New Graduate Nurses (Adult)
Band 5 – Salary Range £34,544 - £43,039 per annum, plus Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum. Relocation assistance of up to £8,000 available.
About the role
NHS Shetland is recruiting final-year nursing students (Adult Branch) or nurses seeking their first registered nurse post after graduating from a UK university. You must be graduating from an NMC-approved undergraduate programme and ready to start as a registered nurse by the end of October 2026. Future opportunities will be available for those wishing to start beyond October 2026.
NHS Shetland is committed to supporting new graduate nurses. Shetland offers a unique living and working environment with low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife, and stunning scenery, while remaining only a short flight from the UK mainland.
For more about living and working in Shetland, visit www.shetland.org or https://www.shetland.org/life.
Requirements
- Graduating from an NMC-approved undergraduate nursing programme (Adult Branch).
- Eligible to start as a registered nurse by the end of October 2026.
- Legal permission to work in the UK (e.g., specific visa, EU settled/pre-settled status).
- Preferred candidates must join or update their Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme membership prior to a formal offer of employment.
Benefits
- Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum.
- Relocation assistance of up to £8,000.
Pay
£34,544 - £43,039 per annum (Band 5).
Schedule
Full-time, 36 hours per week.
For an informal discussion, contact Sheila Umphrey at 01595 74 3359.