Children’s Clinical Nurse Specialist inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED SAT 4 JAN 2025

Band 7
NHS

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Opportunity to work in a highly reputable organization like NHS Grampian, which is committed to high standards of care and inclusivity.

Ability to make a meaningful impact on the lives of care-experienced children and families through direct nursing care in diverse settings.

Collaborative work environment alongside experienced professionals including the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist, providing strong support and mentorship.

Flexibility to utilize excellent organisational skills and prioritisation in managing a varied workload across different locations.

Permanent contract offering job security and stability in a rewarding career field.

Commitment to equality, diversity, and respect, fostering a supportive workplace culture for all staff.

NHS Grampian is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Children's Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the care experienced health team at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. This permanent position, offered at Band 6, requires dedication to providing high-quality nursing care to children and families in various settings, including homes and residential facilities. The ideal candidate should possess strong organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously, collaborating closely with the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist for looked-after children and the wider healthcare team.

This role emphasises NHS Scotland’s commitment to equality and diversity within its workforce, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic work environment and have the capacity to prioritize their workload effectively. The position entails 10.9 hours per week, and interested individuals are encouraged to apply via Jobtrain, ensuring the accuracy of their contact information.

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.

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S HEALTH

ROYAL ABERDEEN CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

Nurse For Care Experienced Children

Hours: 10.9 hpw hours per week

location: royal aberdeen childrens hospital

contract: PErMANENT

BAND: 6

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and dynamic nurse to work within the care experienced health team delivering care to children and families in the NHS Grampian locality.

Potential applicant(s) must be enthusiastic, hardworking and motivated. You should be able to prioritise workload to provide high standards of nursing care in a variety of settings; in multiple settings including child’s home, kinship care and residential settings.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate excellent organisational skills and experience of autonomous working preferred. The post holder will work closely with the Band 7 Clinical Nurse Specialist for looked after children and will be well supported by the wider team.

For informal enquiries please contact Carol Elphinstone, Clinical Nurse specialist on or

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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