UK's most remote inhabited island looking for nurse to be only medic
Summary
Fair Isle, the UK's most remote inhabited island, is searching for a new nurse to serve as the only medical professional on the island. The island currently has around 50 residents and is situated between Orkney and Shetland. The new nurse will have a varied role, being responsible for all medical needs of the island's population and tourists.Key Facts
- Fair Isle is located between the Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland.
- The island has about 50 residents and is famous for its knitwear and wildlife.
- The current nurse for Fair Isle is leaving soon, and NHS Shetland is hiring a replacement.
- The new nurse will be the sole medical worker on the island.
- The island's nurse is backed by a mainland surgery in Shetland.
- The Coastguard rescue helicopter acts as the island's ambulance.
- The role involves caring for people of all ages, including visitors, and demands a wide range of medical skills.
- Applications for the nurse position close at the end of the month.
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