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Staff Nurse – Accident and Emergency (Ref: 239926)

Substantive

Part-time 33 hours per week

Band 5 - Salary Range £34,544 - £43,039 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Relocation Assistance of up to £8000 available

(*Salary and Distant Islands Allowance as of 1 April 2026)

We are looking to appoint a Registered Nurse with post registration nursing experience – current A&E nursing experience would be desirable but is not essential. You will participate in the treatment of patients in A&E, where we will strive to give patients an excellent standard of care in an extremely busy environment that is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care.


You will have good communication skills and be willing to undertake extended role developments and mentor preparation. In your application you should demonstrate evidence of self-directed learning for development of clinical skills. There is a commitment to do rotational night duty.


As from 01/04/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.


For an informal discussion, please contact Aimee Sutherland, Senior Charge Nurse on 01595 743000 Ext 3116


Closing date: 22nd March 2026

Interview date: WB 6th April 2026

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This post does not include support packages for international recruits who are required to sit their OSCE, international recruitment adverts will be supported again in due course.

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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