Senior Charge Nurse

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Band 7 £ 52,845 - £61,466 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 per annum

36 hours per week

Permanent post

This post is eligible for relocation expenses for a permanent post.

Secondments for 12 months would be considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated and dynamic person to work within NHS Western Isles as a Community Senior Charge Nurse to lead the Uist Community Nursing Team.

The successful applicant will provide overall clinical, professional leadership and operational management to a team comprised of District Nurses, Staff nurses and Healthcare Assistants.

The post holder will be a clinically visible leader who works closely with the wider nursing and multidisciplinary team to ensure that the delivery of effective and appropriate care is provided to the population within their geographical area including care of patients at home, care homes and CTAC centres.

Applications on a secondment basis will be considered providing you have prior agreement from your current line manager.

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For further information regarding the post, please contact Adam Mac Donald, Associate Director Clinical Services Deputy Nurse Director via email: adam.macdonaldt

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

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CLOSING DATE: 29/09/2026

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