NHS Highland
RT7 264942 Senior Staff Nurse
RT7 264942 Senior Staff Nurse
InvernessOn-Site
PermanentFull-Time
£43,231 - £52,679per annumFTE
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Description
Title: RT7 264942 Senior Staff Nurse
UK employment locations for this publication: ["Inverness, IV2 3UJ, GB","Raigmore Hospital"]
Publication country: United Kingdom (GB)
Closing date: 22/11/2026
Advert details
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 22/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Raigmore Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 72
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Nursing and Midwifery
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our team within the Acute Medicine Unit at Raigmore Hospital. The Acute Medicine Unit covers an Acute Assessment Unit, Ambulatory Emergency Care and Medical High Dependency Unit. The Acute Assessment Unit (Ward GA) admits acutely unwell patients direct from the community & Emergency Department. This is a fast paced and interesting environment to work within.
On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team promoting & providing a high quality care and developing a positive ward culture. You will encouraging best practice to deliver a high quality of patient care at all times, supervising qualified & unqualified staff members. Successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication and effective organizational skills.
Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and quality improvement You should be able to work well as part of a large and diverse multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop yourself and colleagues within the exciting and challenging high pressure environment.
Informal Enquiries: Pamela Hodgson - pamela.hodgson@nhs.scot
Additional information for candidates
Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
How to apply
Apply online through Jobtrain.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting.
Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date.
Once submitted, applications cannot be changed.
Keeping in Touch
We will contact you by email.
Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly.
Support and Accessibility
Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker
Jobtrain accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us.
Internal candidates
Some posts are internal only. If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this.
What is it like to work for NHS Highland?
Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area.
Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
UK employment locations for this publication: ["Inverness, IV2 3UJ, GB","Raigmore Hospital"]
Publication country: United Kingdom (GB)
Closing date: 22/11/2026
Advert details
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 22/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Raigmore Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 72
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Nursing and Midwifery
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our team within the Acute Medicine Unit at Raigmore Hospital. The Acute Medicine Unit covers an Acute Assessment Unit, Ambulatory Emergency Care and Medical High Dependency Unit. The Acute Assessment Unit (Ward GA) admits acutely unwell patients direct from the community & Emergency Department. This is a fast paced and interesting environment to work within.
On a daily basis you will be responsible for ensuring that you lead your team promoting & providing a high quality care and developing a positive ward culture. You will encouraging best practice to deliver a high quality of patient care at all times, supervising qualified & unqualified staff members. Successful candidate will demonstrate excellent leadership, confident communication and effective organizational skills.
Evidence of personal development will be expected with a willingness to contribute to education and quality improvement You should be able to work well as part of a large and diverse multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have excellent care values and a strong sense of team spirit coupled with a sense of humour. Candidates should have enthusiasm to work, learn and develop yourself and colleagues within the exciting and challenging high pressure environment.
Informal Enquiries: Pamela Hodgson - pamela.hodgson@nhs.scot
Additional information for candidates
Flexible Working
Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
How to apply
Apply online through Jobtrain.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting.
Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date.
Once submitted, applications cannot be changed.
Keeping in Touch
We will contact you by email.
Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly.
Support and Accessibility
Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker
Jobtrain accessibility statement: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us.
Internal candidates
Some posts are internal only. If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this.
What is it like to work for NHS Highland?
Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area.
Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers.
Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
