SC223401 - Staff Nurse Hospital at Home

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare organization seeks a Staff Nurse for the Hospital at Home team in Aberdeen. This role involves delivering patient-centred care in the home environment, working both independently and with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a full UK driving licence and be motivated to provide high-quality care. Flexible working hours are available, and preference is given to those with hospital or community experience.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes.
• Willingness to travel throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire.
• Experience in hospital or community settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the highest standard of care and treatment.
• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Manage a varied caseload of patients receiving acute medical care.

Skills

Patient-centred care

Team collaboration

Motivation

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.

Responsibilities

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. Duties include providing patient-centred care in the home setting and managing a varied caseload of patients receiving acute medical care.

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 08:00 to 20:15.

Requirements

• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire is essential for this post.
• Full UK driving licence with access to a car for work purposes and willingness to insure the car for business use.
• Be aware of and comply with local emission zones (Low Emission Zone) considerations in Aberdeen city.

Informal Enquiries and Visit

We would encourage any prospective applicants to make informal enquiries to Dougie on 01224 555991 or [e-mail] and would welcome visits to our base at Woodend Hospital. A brief overview about our service is available in a video described as part of the application process.

Interview Date

Interviews will take place on 22nd October 2025.

Equality and Diversity

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information for Candidates

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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 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.