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.

We offer this part-time, permanent post as a Band 6 Pain Service Specialist Nurse, with the emphasis on Inpatient Pain Management. Applications are invited from suitably experienced, registered nurses.

Location
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Woodend Hospital.

You will be expected to

• Develop your skills and knowledge by working alongside the multidisciplinary team to achieve expert specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of pain management.
• Work independently at an advanced level of nursing practice, assessing, planning and implementing complex strategies for Pain Management.
• Provide specialist education, training and advice to other health care professionals, patients and the general public.
• Influence implementation of evidence based practice in Pain Management.
• Maximise nursing opportunities within an evolving clinical service ensuring that the appropriate nursing contribution is included in the decision making process within a multidisciplinary service.

Qualifications

• Hold a PgCert or higher in Advanced Clinical Practice or be willing to undertake a PgCert in Advanced Clinical Practice.

Applications are welcomed for candidates that do not have a Pg Certificate, however, if the successful candidate does not hold an appropriate Pg Certificate, the post will be subject to Annex 21 of the NHS Agenda for Change and will be considered a trainee post.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Interviews will be held on 16 December 2026.

Pre-arranged informal visits and telephone enquiries are welcome.

Enquiries
John McCrindle, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist, Pain Management.
Tel. 01224 554243 or 550337
Email. john.mccrindle@nhs.scot

Additional information for candidates
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