WalkIn Service - Aberdeen Health Village
The WalkIn Service, hosted by the Out of Hours Primary Care (GMED) team, is seeking to recruit a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our dynamic and responsive urgent care service as a Triage Nurse.
WalkIn Services provide same-day access to urgent primary care without the need for a booked appointment and form part of a major national pilot programme funded by the Scottish Government.
Role
* Undertake rapid clinical and physical assessments
* Apply standardised triage protocols to prioritise patients by clinical urgency
* Initiate immediate interventions where required and escalate care appropriately
* Work closely with GPs, ANPs, the Service Manager and the wider multidisciplinary team
* Contribute to the delivery of safe, high‑quality and person‑centred care
You Must
* Be a Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
* Have postregistration nursing experience and evidence of continued professional development
* Demonstrate strong communication, assessment and decision‑making skills
* Be able to work flexibly and respond positively to changing clinical demands
* Be committed to high standards of care, team working and service improvement
* Previous experience in urgent care, primary care, out‑of‑hours services or minor injury would be advantageous, but is not essential
Location
Aberdeen Health Village
Contract
Fixed term (12 months)
Salary
Band 5 (AFC) with enhancements for unsocial hours
Hours
Up to full time (parttime and flexible working considered), 12pm - 8pm Monday - Sunday
Flexibility
Flexibility is essential, as the role includes evening and weekend working, with enhanced rates paid where applicable. Postholders will be expected to contribute to service cover arrangements.
Contact
Informal enquiries: gram.walkincentre@nhs.scot
Equal Opportunities
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.
Accessibility
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.
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