Job reference: 261890
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 28/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Mid Argyll / Kintyre Area
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 29,21
Job posted date: 08/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Glenaray Ward - Mid Argyll Hospital

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse post within the Inpatient Services department based at Mid Argyll Hospital.

Mid Argyll Hospital is situated on the west coast of Scotland. It is a Community Hospital within a bustling town.

Inpatient services consists of a 15 bedded GP acute ward which cares for acute admissions. The Accident and Emergency department is located in the hospital. There is also a busy Outpatient department with visiting consultants from a range of specialities.

Rehabilitation services from the multi-disciplinary team are also provided, as are Daycase services to provide adjunct therapies and transfusions, etc.

Mid Argyll affords great opportunities for excellent work/life balance. Outdoor pursuits are available with local organised events such as the Mid Argyll Triathlon and there are great cycling and water sports on the doorstep. The islands of Islay, Gigha, Arran and Jura are easily accessible with a good ferry service.

If you would like to be a valued member of a caring and innovative team, please make enquiries to either or both of the following:

Emma Kemp, Senior Charge Nurse, MACHICC, Tel: 01546 703077/703076, email: emma.kemp@nhs.scot

Garrick McCann, Senior Staff Nurse, Glenaray Ward, MACHICC, Tel: 01546 703077, email: garrick.mccann@nhs.scot

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

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.