Job reference: 263537
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Plus: £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rata/per annum
Job closing date: 18/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Balivanich Clinic
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 22.5
Department: Community- Macmillan
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles

Where to find us
Balivanich Clinic, Uist

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Balivanich Clinic Uist
Lymphoedema/Cancer & Palliative care
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Band 6 - £43,231 to £52,679 pro rata/per annum
Plus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rata/per annum
22.5 hrs per week
Permanent Post

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for a registered general nurse with experience in cancer and palliative care with a specialist interest in Lymphoedema care and management.

The role requires to undertake high level assessment to address complex healthcare needs by using specialist knowledge and clinical judgement, and able to initiate interventions and refer to other colleagues or services as appropriate.

The post holder will be an experienced Registered Nurse educated to degree level with knowledge and experience in cancer and palliative care.

The successful candidate would be required to complete a postgraduate qualification in Lymphoedema Management.

For further information regarding this post, please contact Mairi Smith, Lead Nurse Cancer/Palliative care/Neurology.

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

Closing date: 18/11/2026

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce.