Staff Nurse inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED 16 JUN 2024
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Experienced Staff NurseCHAS at Home – Aberdeen Base
£31,138 - £37,812 + 10% shift allowance (pro rata)
37.5 hours per week (3 x 12.5 hour shifts)
Full Time hours available, happy to discuss part time options.
Closing date: 19th June 2024
‘When Louise took my hand, I knew I would never be alone. The care my son received and the support we had as a family at the toughest time imaginable in our lives was truly a life-line’ – Family member
Are you an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse; passionate about providing family centred, compassionate care? Are you keen to use your experience to support children with life limiting conditions and provide specialist palliative care to children and families?
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We currently have an opening for an experienced nurse to join our amazing CHAS at Home Team.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a staff nurse to join our existing CHAS at Home team. With a base in Aberdeen the team works in families’ homes providing the highest level of family centred care to support the needs of babies, children and young people with life shortening conditions and their families.
As an experienced nurse you will be supported with an induction to palliative and end of life care, exploring areas such as advanced communication, symptom management, pain management and development of advanced clinical skills such as PN, PD and ventilation.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Provide a high standard of palliative nursing care to children and young people who have life-shortening conditions, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans, ensuring that the care provision is adapted to meet the complex needs of the individual.
- Provide nursing care at end of life and bereavement support including last office procedures, for the child, young person and their family, with support as required.
- As necessary, provide care for the child, young person and their family in a
- Collaborate and liaise with a range of professionals to meet the needs of the child, young person and their family taking opportunities to promote and raise awareness of the services provided by CHAS
- Maintain and accurately updates all written and electronic records in accordance with appropriate legislation and organisational standards.
Why CHAS?
Working with CHAS provides a unique opportunity to support children and families to make the most of their precious time together; as a team, we make extraordinary things happen every day.
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive from working with CHAS:
- The opportunity to pay into an existing NHS scheme or membership of local government pension scheme
- 12 shifts per month in contrast to 13 shifts in NHS for full-time employees
- Salary increment scale similar to NHS
- Enhanced pay for unsocial hours and overtime
- Pay matched to closest current increment with NHS
- Generous annual leave entitlement (matched to current length of service with NHS up to a 40 days)
- Opportunities for further learning and development
- Access to a range of tools to support wellbeing
- The opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team which includes volunteers
- Free on-site parking.
Interested?
If this sounds like you and you would like to be a key part in keeping the joy alive, we would love you to apply! You can read more information about the role in the attached job description.
If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please email our Senior Charge Nurse
For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on or by emailing
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
Link to job - www.jobsincare.com/job/jDcQ8u1n
Experienced Staff Nurse
CHAS at Home – Aberdeen Base
£31,138 - £37,812 + 10% shift allowance (pro rata)
37.5 hours per week (3 x 12.5 hour shifts)
Full Time hours available, happy to discuss part time options.
Closing date: 19th June 2024
‘When Louise took my hand, I knew I would never be alone. The care my son received and the support we had as a family at the toughest time imaginable in our lives was truly a life-line’ – Family member
Are you an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse; passionate about providing family centred, compassionate care? Are you keen to use your experience to support children with life limiting conditions and provide specialist palliative care to children and families?
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We currently have an opening for an experienced nurse to join our amazing CHAS at Home Team.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a staff nurse to join our existing CHAS at Home team. With a base in Aberdeen the team works in families’ homes providing the highest level of family centred care to support the needs of babies, children and young people with life shortening conditions and their families.
As an experienced nurse you will be supported with an induction to palliative and end of life care, exploring areas such as advanced communication, symptom management, pain management and development of advanced clinical skills such as PN, PD and ventilation.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
Why CHAS?
Working with CHAS provides a unique opportunity to support children and families to make the most of their precious time together; as a team, we make extraordinary things happen every day.
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive from working with CHAS:
Interested?
If this sounds like you and you would like to be a key part in keeping the joy alive, we would love you to apply! You can read more information about the role in the attached job description.
If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please email our Senior Charge Nurse
For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on or by emailing
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
Link to job - www.jobsincare.com/job/jDcQ8u1n
CHAS at Home – Aberdeen Base
£31,138 - £37,812 + 10% shift allowance (pro rata)
37.5 hours per week (3 x 12.5 hour shifts)
Full Time hours available, happy to discuss part time options.
Closing date: 19th June 2024
‘When Louise took my hand, I knew I would never be alone. The care my son received and the support we had as a family at the toughest time imaginable in our lives was truly a life-line’ – Family member
Are you an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic nurse; passionate about providing family centred, compassionate care? Are you keen to use your experience to support children with life limiting conditions and provide specialist palliative care to children and families?
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! We currently have an opening for an experienced nurse to join our amazing CHAS at Home Team.
The Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a staff nurse to join our existing CHAS at Home team. With a base in Aberdeen the team works in families’ homes providing the highest level of family centred care to support the needs of babies, children and young people with life shortening conditions and their families.
As an experienced nurse you will be supported with an induction to palliative and end of life care, exploring areas such as advanced communication, symptom management, pain management and development of advanced clinical skills such as PN, PD and ventilation.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To
- Provide a high standard of palliative nursing care to children and young people who have life-shortening conditions, through assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care plans, ensuring that the care provision is adapted to meet the complex needs of the individual.
- Provide nursing care at end of life and bereavement support including last office procedures, for the child, young person and their family, with support as required.
- As necessary, provide care for the child, young person and their family in a
- Collaborate and liaise with a range of professionals to meet the needs of the child, young person and their family taking opportunities to promote and raise awareness of the services provided by CHAS
- Maintain and accurately updates all written and electronic records in accordance with appropriate legislation and organisational standards.
Why CHAS?
Working with CHAS provides a unique opportunity to support children and families to make the most of their precious time together; as a team, we make extraordinary things happen every day.
Some of the benefits you can expect to receive from working with CHAS:
- The opportunity to pay into an existing NHS scheme or membership of local government pension scheme
- 12 shifts per month in contrast to 13 shifts in NHS for full-time employees
- Salary increment scale similar to NHS
- Enhanced pay for unsocial hours and overtime
- Pay matched to closest current increment with NHS
- Generous annual leave entitlement (matched to current length of service with NHS up to a 40 days)
- Opportunities for further learning and development
- Access to a range of tools to support wellbeing
- The opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team which includes volunteers
- Free on-site parking.
Interested?
If this sounds like you and you would like to be a key part in keeping the joy alive, we would love you to apply! You can read more information about the role in the attached job description.
If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please email our Senior Charge Nurse
For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on or by emailing
This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.
Link to job - www.jobsincare.com/job/jDcQ8u1n
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To work as a Staff Nurse in the UK, you'll need a combination of formal education, clinical skills, practical experience, and personal attributes. Here are the essential skills and qualifications required:
Educational Qualifications:
1. Nursing Degree: A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc) or an equivalent nursing degree is typically required.
2. Nursing Registration: You must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) in the UK. This typically involves passing an approved nursing program and the NMC's competency tests.
Clinical Skills:
1. Patient Assessment: Ability to perform thorough assessments of patients' health and identify needs.
2. Medication Administration: Knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to safely administer medications.
3. Wound Care: Skills in managing and dressing wounds, observing for signs of infection.
4. Infection Control: Understanding infection prevention practices and how to implement them in a clinical setting.
5. Basic Life Support (BLS): Certification in BLS and other emergency response skills, such as Advanced Life Support (ALS) if applicable.
6. Clinical Procedures: Proficiency in various clinical skills specific to your area of nursing (e.g., IV insertion, catheterization).
Soft Skills:
1. Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and colleagues effectively.
2. Empathy and Compassion: The ability to provide emotional support and understand patients’ perspectives.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
4. Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify issues and implement solutions quickly.
5. Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills:
1. Attention to Detail: Precision in following medical procedures and documenting patient care.
2. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing patient situations and workloads.
3. Technical Skills: Familiarity with medical technology and electronic health records (EHR).
Continuing Professional Development:
1. Lifelong Learning: Commitment to ongoing education and training to stay current with nursing practices and policies.
Employment Considerations:
1. Experience: Many positions may require previous experience in a clinical setting, such as placements during your nursing degree.
2. Specialization: Depending on the area of nursing you wish to work in (e.g., surgical, pediatric, psychiatric), additional qualifications or experience may be necessary.
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