Job Description

Exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse to work in our CHAS at Home team based in Aberdeen, working with families in the community to enable the best possible care experience!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Children's Nurse with a proven track record of providing exceptional support (care and skill) in a care setting (nursing practice), to join our Aberdeen CHAS at Home Team as a Staff Nurse.

As part of this growing team, you'll contribute to the development and expansion of our at-home services in the North of Scotland, working in close collaboration with the CHAS Diana Children's Nurse, NHS and local teams across Aberdeen City and Shire.



Our team in the North is on a transformative journey, guided by a new strategic plan shaped by the voices of the children and families we serve. With their needs at the heart of everything we do, we are confident this approach will provide tailored, exceptional care where it's needed most.



By joining us, you'll become part of a dedicated team of experienced nurses in the North, working with close ties to the NHS and supported by the wider expertise of our hospices. Together, we aim to transform how care is provided to children and families, making a lasting impact on lives across the region.



This is your opportunity to make a difference in a meaningful and impactful way. Will you join us in shaping the future of care for families in the North of Scotland?

Why CHAS?

Working with CHAS provides a unique opportunity to support children and families to make the most of their precious time together; as a team, we make extraordinary things happen every day.


Follow this link to learn more about the impact we have: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79VZxyQpZkE


Some of the benefits you can expect to receive from working with CHAS:

The opportunity to pay into an existing NHS scheme or membership of local government pension scheme Enhanced pay for unsocial hours and overtime Pay matched to closest current increment with NHS Generous annual leave entitlement (matched to current service-based enhanced entitlement in the NHS, up to 40 days) Ability to provide nursing care in a more relaxed and homely environment Opportunities for further learning and development Access to a range of tools to support wellbeing The opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team which includes volunteers Commitment to support maintenance of your acute clinical skills, through offering rotation opportunities where you will work alongside our Diana Children's Nurses in the Hospital. Flexible shift rota, full time staff usually work 3 shifts over a 7 day self-serve rota, with a minimum of 3-4 unsociable shifts per 4 weeks (nights and weekends). Staff can request 4 days off per 4 weeks and then select shifts which would suit best (subject to the needs of the service).

About you

What we need you to bring

First level registered and paediatric qualified nurse, all applicants will need to provide a valid UK NMC pin. Experience in a caring (nursing) role, working with children, young people and their families. Experience of prioritising a busy workload and demonstrating good time management skills Appetite to contribute to positive change to this service, and commitment to delivering care with empathy and compassion. Driving licence and access to a car as this role requires travel across the community.


It would be great if you also had:

Experience in working with children who have complex or life-limiting conditions Up to date mandatory training

Interested?

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!


To apply you will be asked to submit a CV and answer a couple of questions, or complete our full application form.


If you would like an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please email our Senior Charge Nurse Layenie Grace on LorraineGrace@chas.org.uk


For any queries regarding the recruitment process, please contact our HR Team on 0131 444 3293 or by emailing careers@chas.org.uk


This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check.


Interviews are provisionally planned for 02 September 2025

Please note that CHAS are not currently able to offer Visa sponsorship, and we can only consider applications from candidates who already hold an NMC PIN.