Staff Nurse (AW) R1
Job reference: 263813
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 13/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Borders General Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
Hours Per Week: 34.5
Job posted date: 30/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Borders
Department: AAU

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Band 5 Staff Nurse – Ambulatory Care Unit
NHS Borders – Borders General Hospital
Fixed Term for 12 months - Post vacant 30th November 2026

Are you a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking to develop your skills within a fast-paced and dynamic ambulatory care environment?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Staff Nurse to join our Ambulatory Care Unit. The service provides assessment, treatment and ongoing management for patients requiring urgent medical care without the need for hospital admission. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play an essential role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting patients to return home safely on the same day whenever appropriate.

About the Role
The Ambulatory Care Unit manages a wide range of acute medical presentations and offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in assessment, clinical decision-making and the management of patients with complex needs.

As a Staff Nurse, you will:

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate nursing care.
• Undertake comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
• Support same-day emergency care pathways.
• Contribute to improving patient flow and reducing unnecessary admissions.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Actively support patient safety, clinical governance and infection prevention standards.

What We Offer

• A supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.
• Comprehensive induction and preceptorship support where applicable.
• Opportunities for professional and career development.
• Access to ongoing education and training programmes.
• A challenging and rewarding role within an innovative and evolving service.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and wish to be part of a team committed to delivering excellent patient outcomes, we would love to hear from you.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification.

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact: jennifer.white4@nhs.scot

Whether you're early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK before pre-employment checks are complete. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early.

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Supporting Documents
Borders Additional Information (PDF), Borders Values and Behaviours (PDF), Staff Nurse Job Description (PDF).

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