Staff Nurse - Urquhart Ward

ANHS Scotland

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.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Staff Nurse based at Biggart Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

22 hours per week. A flexible approach to shift patterns, including night duty, is required.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

You will work within a 20 bedded rehabilitation ward within Urquhart Ward. With minimal supervision and in collaboration with the multi‑disciplinary team, you will be accountable for the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for a defined caseload of patients working within the professional standards held in the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

• Minimum of 6 months post‑registration experience or, if new registrants, must be put forward for NMC registration but was unsuccessful in the block NHS Ayrshire and Arran interview process.
• Motivated and self‑driven with a commitment to developing and delivering a high standard of individualised care to patients within a rehabilitation setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and time‑management skills.
• Opportunity to enhance and further develop clinical skills, and to provide an excellent grounding for all registrants.