Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6)

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Job reference:

254911

Salary:

Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)

Job closing date:

01/09/2026

Job Type:

Nursing and Midwifery

Location:

Royal Aberdeen Childrens Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

18/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Grampian

Department:

Paediatric Homecare team, RACH

Job Advert

NHS Grampian is seeking an experienced, motivated, and compassionate Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6) to join our dedicated nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled registered nurse looking to take the next step in their career and contribute to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.

As a Senior Staff Nurse, you will provide clinical leadership, support the development of junior staff, and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide visible clinical leadership within the paediatric homecare team.
• Deliver high standards of patient-centred nursing care.
• Coordinate and manage the day-to-day running of the service in the absence of the Team lead.
• Support, supervise, and mentor nursing staff, students, Band 5 staff nurses and healthcare support workers.
• Participate in staff appraisals, training, and professional development activities.
• Ensure