- PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF **
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
- Care and Compassion
- Quality and Teamwork
- Dignity and Respect
- Openness, honesty and responsibility
About Us
NHS Borders is proud to offer an exciting opportunity to join our skilled, dynamic and innovative multidisciplinary Critical Care Team.
Our Critical Care Unit is a combined 9‑bedded Intensive Care and High Dependency Unit, caring for Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 patients. We flex bed capacity and patient acuity depending on clinical need, offering exposure to a wide range of complex and high‑intensity care.
You will be joining a supportive, close-knit team dedicated to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care, while continually striving for improvement in outcomes and experience.
The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Staff Nurse to contribute to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care within our busy acute hospital environment.
As Part Of Our Team, You Will
- Care for critically ill patients with a wide variety of medical, surgical and trauma conditions
- Work closely within a multidisciplinary team including medical staff, AHPs, pharmacists and support workers
- Develop expert assessment, monitoring and clinical decision‑making skills
- Be supported to build confidence in caring for patients requiring advanced organ support
- Contribute to service development, quality improvement and maintaining high professional standards
This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about Critical Care nursing and keen to expand their professional knowledge and skills.
Professional Development
Education
We recognise the importance of education, confidence-building and structured progression for our staff. As a Band 5 nurse in Critical Care, you will receive:
- Full support to complete the National Critical Care Step Competency Programme
- A dedicated preceptor/mentor to guide your development
- Opportunities to undertake a formally recognised Critical Care Course
- Ongoing training, simulation, and reflective practice sessions
- Access to a multidisciplinary learning environment focused on continuous improvement
Whether you are newly qualified or an experienced nurse looking for a new challenge, we will support you to grow and succeed.
What We’re Looking For
- A first‑level Registered Nurse (Adult)
- A genuine interest in Critical Care nursing
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Motivation, enthusiasm and willingness to learn in a fast‑paced environment
- Commitment to our shared values and delivering high‑quality care
Previous experience in an acute or Critical Care environment is beneficial but not essential—your passion and potential are what matter most.
Informal Enquiries
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Senior Charge Nurse Lynsey Russell
📞 01896 826295
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.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
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. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards
will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website
here.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found
here.
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
- PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
- Please note: As this is a part time post the salary shown will be pro rata*
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.
