Staff Nurse

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the acute stroke team in Ward 42. We are currently seeking nurses who have a keen interest in stroke care and want to develop their learning in the area of stroke. Ward 42 is a 24-bed unit taking patients directly from A&E, MHDU and acute admission ward. The hospital delivers thrombolysis on a 24/7 basis and there are exciting changes coming with the development of the national thrombectomy service.

The ward has a close working relationship with the multidisciplinary team and provides patient-centred stroke care.

• Contribute to patient-centred stroke care as part of a fast-paced multidisciplinary team.
• Support delivery of care with effective communication and collaboration within the team.
• Demonstrate initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.

• 1st level Registered Nurse with an interest in developing knowledge and skills in acute stroke nursing.
• Excellent communication skills and team-working abilities to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in caring for stroke patients is not necessary, as training will be provided.

Various hours available, rotational over days and nights, working 11.5 hour shifts.

• For further information please contact Senior Charge Nurse Moira D’Inverno on ext 20147 or Charge Nurse Claire Ritchie on ext 29442.

• From 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
• A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
• To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement to demonstrate permission to work. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service.
• As part of pre-employment checks, NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK. This can be evidenced through various routes including visas and EU settled/pre-settled status. For more information, refer to
• Applicants should ensure they have the right to work or sponsorship eligibility before submitting the application form.

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.