SC223401 - Staff Nurse Hospital at Home

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board is seeking a dedicated Staff Nurse to join their Hospital at Home team in Aberdeen. This role offers the opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred care directly in patients' homes, working closely with a variety of health professionals. Candidates should have excellent assessment skills and a commitment to delivering compassionate care. A full UK driving license is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.
• Motivated team members with a commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Current hospital or community experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient care in patients' homes.
• Provide comprehensive assessment, care, and treatment.
• Collaborate with health professionals to support patient outcomes.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Assessment skills

Communication

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Staff Nurse Hospital at Home
Location: Woodend Hospital Site, Aberdeen
Salary: Band 5
Contract Type: Permanent Full time

Be part of our vision for Hospital at Home in Aberdeen city! Join Aberdeen city’s Hospital at Home team and experience the freedom of autonomous working in the community while achieving the immense job satisfaction that comes from delivering patient-centred care in an individual’s home setting. This role offers the chance to work with a varied caseload of patients receiving acute medical care in their own homes, allowing for a truly personalised approach to treatment. The successful candidate will be based at the Woodend Hospital site in Aberdeen and will play a key role in ensuring patients receive the highest standard of assessment, care, and treatment. The post holder will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with Consultants, GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacy staff, Occupational Therapists, and Health Care Support Workers.

Responsibilities

Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care in patients\' own homes. Provide comprehensive assessment, care, and treatment to patients receiving acute medical care in the community. Contribute to care planning and ensure patient-centred approaches in the home setting. Collaborate with a wide range of health professionals to support patient outcomes.

Requirements / Qualifications

We are seeking motivated team members with a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care. Preference will be given to applicants with current hospital or community experience. Applicants must meet the requirements of the person specification to be considered for these posts. Part-time applicants are welcomed and are encouraged to identify their preferred working hours within their application. Hospital at Home staff nurse working hours are from 0800 to 2015.

Essential: Full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes; be prepared to insure the car for business purposes. Ability and willingness to travel throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Please consider the implications of the LEZ zone in Aberdeen city if your car is not compliant.

Additional Information

If you are ready to be part of an innovative team shaping the future of Hospital at Home, we would love to hear from you. Informal enquiries can be made to Dougie on 01224 555991 or [e-mail]. Visits to our base at Woodend Hospital are welcome.

Interviews will take place on 22nd October 2025.

Equality & Diversity NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

How to Apply

Additional Information For Candidates
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Notes

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

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.