Bank Registered 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.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the SHOW website:  along with a job description and an application form.

We seek to recruit Registered Nurses to join our BANK nursing teams in our Hospitals and Community in Lewis and Harris. Applicants must be NMC registered and can be from General Nursing or Mental Health with the main location being Western Isles Hospital. These bank posts offer successful candidates the opportunity for continuing professional development in diverse and varied settings in both community and hospital settings and the ability to work independently is desirable but not essential for both areas.

The key responsibilities of the role will be: the provision of professional nursing care, to meet the individual needs of the patient population and be accountable for the delivery of such care, the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programs of care, and the facilitation and support of staff development in the hospital and community areas. Experience of nursing patients in an acute and/or community environment is essential.

Evidence of ongoing professional development is essential.

For informal enquiries please contact Mairi Smith, Bank Manager, Tel No: ext. 2297 or mairi.smith2t

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The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: , along with a job description.

Closing Date: 31/12/2026