Practice Nurse - Benbecula Medical Practice

Benbecula Medical Practice, Griminish, Isle of Benbecula, HS7 5QA

Practice Nurse

Band 5: £33,295 - £41,483

Plus Distant Island Allowance £1,408 per annum

18 Hours per week

Permanent post

We are looking for a highly motivated nurse with experience in working in general practice within a remote and rural environment to join our integrated nursing team and our wider multi disciplinary team in Primary Care. You will work closely with our GPs, Practice Nurse team, practice admin/dispensary team, the wider nursing teams in Uists, and other Primary Care Specialist Clinicians, including our Primary Care Pharmacist and First Contact Physiotherapist.

The post will be based in the Isles of Uists and Benbecula, covering our 2c practice in Benbecula, located in Griminish with a branch site in Daliburgh. This role presents a great opportunity for a nurse who is seeking move to the island to improve their work-life balance, or a nurse based in the Western Isles who is looking for a new opportunity with daytime working arrangements. The role will allow you to work to the top of your grade and support will be given to anyone looking to grow their nursing skills and develop their practice, providing the chance for a great sense of achievement.

For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit our website: www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk or for more information on Barra and Vatersay visit: www.visitouterhebrides.co.uk/our-islands/barra

NHS Western Isles is legally obliged to ensure all its employees have the right to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

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

For further information, contact Ms Sheena Mackinnon, Practice Manager on 01870 602215, [email protected], Mrs Michelle Taylor Family Health Services Manager on 01851 708005, [email protected]

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.

CLOSING DATE: 31/03/2026

As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.