PS- Senior Charge Nurse

Senior Charge Nurse – Stroke Ward

Band 7 | Full time (36 hours) | Dr Gray’s Hospital

We are seeking an experienced, motivated and compassionate Senior Charge Nurse (SCN) to lead our 8-bedded Acute Stroke Ward within Medicine and Unscheduled Care at Dr Gray’s Hospital.

This is a key leadership position within our stroke service, offering the opportunity to influence high‑quality, patient‑centred care in a dynamic and rewarding clinical environment. You will play a pivotal role in leading the nursing team, supporting staff development, and driving continuous improvement in care delivery.

Our Stroke Ward is an 8‑bedded acute unit, delivering specialist care to patients in the early phase following a stroke. The team is committed to providing safe, compassionate, and evidence‑based care, working closely and collaboratively with multidisciplinary colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients and their families in our community.

• Ensure safe staffing levels, effective rostering and escalation of workforce risks in line with local and national frameworks
• Lead on clinical governance, patient safety initiatives and learning from adverse events
• Drive continuous improvement and implementation of best practice
• Foster a positive team culture focussed on support, learning and accountability
• Maintain effective communication with patients and families, ensuring compassionate care
• Supporting, developing and inspiring nursing and multi‑disciplinary teams
• Delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care

The SCN will play a pivotal role in ensuring the ward responds effectively to the pressures of unscheduled care, maintaining patient flow, while upholding clinical and local and national standards.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact:
Lindsay Mac Laren (NHS Grampian),
Nurse Manager, Medicine and Unscheduled Care

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity.

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