Job details
- Job reference: 251976
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 19/07/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Roxburghe House
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 22.5
- Job posted date: 10/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Roxburghe House
Registered Nurse – Specialist Palliative Care Unit
Band 5 | Permanent | 22.5 Hours per Week (day/night rotation)NHS Grampian – Roxburghe House, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our Specialist Palliative Care team at Roxburghe House.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual with a genuine interest in palliative and end-of-life care. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge within a specialist setting, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team.
What We Can Offer
- A workplace where you can expand your clinical skills and specialist palliative care knowledge.
- A supportive and encouraging learning environment.
- Opportunities to contribute your ideas and have your views valued.
- The chance to work alongside an enthusiastic and dedicated multidisciplinary team.
About Roxburghe House
Our 21-bedded Specialist Palliative Care Unit provides expert symptom management and support for patients with complex palliative care needs. Our aim is to achieve the best possible quality of life for patients and their families through the delivery of high-quality, holistic, person-centred care.
The Role
The successful candidate will be motivated, compassionate and self-driven, with a commitment to delivering high standards of individualised care within a specialist palliative care setting. You will work collaboratively with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes and experiences for those in our care.
Essential Criteria
- Registered Adult Nurse with current UK NMC registration.
- Post-registration nursing experience within NHS.
- Applicants will only be considered if you can demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
- References must include your current line manager.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact: Fiona WeirEmail: fiona.weir@nhs.scot
Interview Date Interviews will be held: 28th July 2026
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.
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