CK222566 - Senior Staff Nurse, Emergency Department

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Aberdeen City is looking for a dedicated Senior Staff Nurse for their Emergency Department. The role requires extensive acute nursing experience, excellent leadership skills, and a genuine commitment to emergency care. This full-time position offers an attractive relocation allowance and involves working in a supportive team environment focusing on high standards of care. Interviews for the position will be held on 17th September 2025.

Benefits

Attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Previous extensive acute nursing experience essential.
• Evidence of up to date continuing professional development.
• Experience in supporting staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of care in the Emergency Department.
• Manage and lead the nursing team effectively.
• Work rotational and 12-hour shift patterns.

Skills

Leadership skills

Motivation

Interest in emergency care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Senior Staff Nurse

Band 6 - 37 hours per week - Permanent

Emergency Department, ARI

The Emergency Department is the Trauma Centre for the North East of Scotland dealing with major trauma, acute illness and minor injury/illness. Approximately 200 new attendances are seen each day and the caseload and dependency can be complex and diverse.

We are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, caring and motivated Senior Staff Nurse with excellent leadership and management skills. You should be hardworking and have a genuine interest in emergency care to join our busy fast paced department.

Previous extensive acute nursing experience essential.

You must have evidence of up to date continuing professional development and have some experience in helping support staff.

Post may close earlier due to volume of applications.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Interviews will be held on 17th September 2025.

This post is full time, rotational and working a 12 hour shift patterns. We are a very friendly team who enjoy delivering a high standard of care on a daily basis.
Informal inquiries to Lisa Craig (Senior Charge Nurse)/ Darren Watson (Senior Charge Nurse) or Sarah McDonald (Senior Charge Nurse) on 01224 553313.

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.

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