243388 Staff Nurse

Overview

Join Our ED Team at Galloway Community Hospital! Are you a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse ready for an exciting challenge? Our busy and friendly Emergency Department is looking for 2 part-time Band 5 Staff Nurses to join us on a fixed term basis from 01/06/26 until 28/02/2027. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your acute care skills while working alongside an experienced, supportive multidisciplinary team. No two days are ever the same in ED if you thrive in a fast paced environment where great teamwork and quick thinking shine, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver high quality, patient centred care in a dynamic emergency setting
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients with a wide range of clinical needs
• Work closely with ENPs, medical staff, ANPs and wider ED colleagues
• Prioritise and adapt to rapidly changing situations
• Contribute to creating a safe, calm and compassionate environment for patients and families

What We’re Looking For

• NMC registered Adult Nurse with post-registration experience
• A passion for emergency and unscheduled care
• Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work well within a team
• Willingness to learn, develop and take on new challenges

Previous ED experience is welcome but not essential; we’ll provide full support and development.

What We Offer

• A warm, supportive ED team who love what they do
• Learning and development opportunities
• Mentorship from experienced ENPs and senior nursing staff
• The chance to make a real difference to patients across Wigtownshire

For Informal Enquiries, Contact

Angela Marshall, Senior Charge Nurse / ENP
Emergency Department, Galloway Community Hospital
01776 707719
Angela.Marshall2@nhs.scot

Information for Applicants

Important: If you require a Work Visa, please check eligibility by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

Application Process

• Our correspondence method is by e-mail; please ensure you enter your email address accurately and check regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
• Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub is available for system issues.
• Accessing Jobtrain: if using mobile, we recommend a computer, laptop or tablet.
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) use guidance: your responses must be written by you and reflect your own skills and experiences. It’s acceptable to use AI for inspiration or grammar checks, but not to replace your own answers.
• CVs: DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting.
• Assessment Form: you will answer three questions within the application; ensure they are unique to you. The section times out after 30 minutes.
• Once submitted, amendments are not possible.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date, but vacancies may close early due to volume of applications.

Required

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND Some posts may require a criminal records check. If successful, you will be notified which level of check is required.

Equality and Diversity

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to equality and diversity, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be representative and for every employee to feel respected and able to give their best.

Public Protection

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk to prevent or reduce harm to children, unborn babies, young people and adults. All policies and guidance are based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights.

Additional Information for International Candidates

Right to Work in the United Kingdom The organisation must ensure employees have the relevant permission to work in the UK. Verification is required for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

Work Visa If you require a work visa, check eligibility on the Home Office website before submitting your application. Sponsorship is not provided for bank contracts.

United Kingdom Registration NHS Dumfries & Galloway cannot support OSCE training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full UK registration with the appropriate council (e.g., NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC).

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