Staff Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our team on Dalrymple Ward at Galloway Community Hospital. Dalrymple Ward is a 26‑bedded unit specialising in the care of older adults, rehabilitation, and palliative care. We pride ourselves on delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care within a supportive and forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team environment.

This post offers an excellent opportunity to work collaboratively with a range of professionals while being supported, valued, and encouraged in your role. We are committed to staff development and provide a range of learning opportunities to help you enhance your clinical skills and progress in your career.

• Registered Nurse with current professional registration
• Clinical experience within rehabilitation and/or care of the elderly
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A positive, proactive “can‑do” attitude

• Demonstrated ability to support and motivate colleagues within a team environment
• Confidence in adapting to change and supporting service developments
• Flexible approach to working patterns and service needs
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced clinical environment
• Interest in enhancing patient care through innovation and evidence‑based practice

We are seeking an individual who is adaptable, compassionate, and committed to delivering high standards of care. Enthusiasm for developing new ideas and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the clinical area is highly valued.

This is a rotational post covering day and night shifts, with shifts typically 11.5 hours.

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NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its 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. NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

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