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NHS Highlands is on the look-out for talented, caring, enthusiastic staff nurses.  Whether you’re just beginning your nursing career - or looking to make a fresh start somewhere new - we have a range of exciting opportunities designed to suit you.

The Highlands really is the Scotland of your imagination. Think big skies, mind-blowing landscapes, superb food and hospitable people - and you've got the Scottish Highlands. There's a natural playground which begs to be explored, while the region's turbulent history has left behind some of the most beautiful and romantic castles in the world.

We offer an unrivalled level of support to all nurses, experienced or newly qualified:

• Relocation assistance, guidance and financial support
• Graduating nurses, midwives and Allied Health Professionals joining our health board can access a 12 month Graduate programme which supports staff through their first year post graduation 
• Band 6 & 7 Nurses, Midwives and Allied Health Professionals can access leadership seminars which run 6 times a year.
• Permanent contract for job security
• Temporary Hospital Accommodation may be available
• Courses available focusing on clinical English
• Help opening a UK bank account or obtaining a UK sim card
• Earn additional income by becoming a member of our staff bank

Band 5

Salary range £24,670 - £30,742 per annum for full time hours dependent on experience

27 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays rising to 29 and 33 after  5 and 10 years.

Requirements

Intermediate level in both verbal and written English with a willingness to improve

NMC registration and PIN for Band 5

Relevant qualification recognised by the NMC – see here if you are unsure

How to apply and the recruitment process

Please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and send us your CV. A member of the recruitment team will be in touch shortly to guide you through the rest of the recruitment process

UK based candidates

Applicants will be shortlisted based on their application information.  You will be notified if you are invited to interview.  NHS Scotland operates a Job Interview Guarantee (JIG), which means that if you have a disability, and meet the minimum criteria outlined within the person specification, you will be guaranteed an interview.    Following a successful interview, we will then look to place you in your chosen clinical areas. 

International candidates

The first interview will take place via Skype (or equivalent service) with the recruitment team if you are an international applicant

We will provide information on a second interview that may take place locally

An offer of employment is subject to pre-employment checks, such as Occupational Health and Criminal Convictions

Please note, we aim to respond to all applicants within a week of applying, if successful we will be in touch to support you through the application process. We anticipate the whole process to be completed in 1 month, depending on your individual circumstances

For all pre-employment questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team on nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.net to request a call-back

Useful links

http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/

https://www.nmc.org.uk/registration/joining-the-register/register-nurse-midwife/

https://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/highlands/

https://twitter.com/NHSHighland

https://www.facebook.com/NHSHighland/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/nhs-highland