Clinical Nurse Manager for Frailty Services

May sponsor Ayrshire Full-time Posted 1 day ago

NHS Scotland

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NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Manager for Frailty Services within our Medical Division over our 2 sites of UHC & UHA

Hours

36 hours a week There will be the requirement to participate on the duty manger rota

This post is offered on a permanent basis

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do

Are you a dynamic and compassionate nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact across frailty and acute care services?

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Manager to lead and support a diverse team across two frailty units, two frailty wards, and two active wards, spanning two hospital sites within NHS Ayrshire & Arran. This is a pivotal leadership role that will shape the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for some of our most vulnerable patients.

As Clinical Nurse Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure safe, effective, and responsive care across all designated areas. Champion excellence in frailty care, rehabilitation, and acute medical services, driving innovation and continuous improvement. Support and develop nursing teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and professional growth. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, senior managers, and clinical leads to ensure seamless service delivery across both sites. Lead on quality assurance, workforce planning, and service development initiatives aligned with national and local priorities.

This role offers a unique opportunity to influence care pathways and contribute to the transformation of frailty and acute services within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.

We are looking for a candidate who is a registered nurse with substantial leadership experience in acute or frailty care. Passionate about improving outcomes for older adults and those with complex needs. Skilled in managing change, building teams, and delivering strategic objectives. Committed to upholding the values of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and delivering compassionate, dignified care

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post

Registered Nurse.
Graduate, master’s Level or have evidence of higher education/equivalent experience.
Demonstration of management competencies.
Demonstrate management success.
Demonstrate leadership competencies.
Interpersonal and negotiating skills to deal with a range of challenging situations including interpretation of data and decision making
Demonstrable continuous professional development

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Hazel Hainey Lead Nurse Medical Division via Switchboard or at hazel.hainey@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

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