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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:
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
Location: |
United Kingdom ![]() ![]() |
Salary: | £24,670 - £30,742 GBP per year |
Work type: |
Full time
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Sector: |
Healthcare and Medical
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Profession: |
Nursing
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PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters. Only direct applications will be considered. |
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