SC- Headache Specialist Nurse

Position: SC224743- Headache Specialist Nurse
Location: Aberdeen City

Headache Nurse Specialist – NHS Grampian

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Headache Nurse Specialist to join our Neurology team in NHS Grampian. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing specialist service supporting patients living with a wide range of headache disorders across Aberdeen and the wider Grampian region. As a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will provide expert assessment, clinical decision‑making, and personalised management plans for patients experiencing complex headache symptoms.

Working autonomously and in collaboration with our multidisciplinary team you will make meaningful differences to patient journeys in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and clinical decision‑making for complex headache patients.
• Develop personalised management plans and support patient journeys.
• Collaborate autonomously with multidisciplinary team members.

Qualifications & Experience

Applications are welcome from enthusiastic and adaptable nurses eager to develop or expand expertise in headache and neurology care. Candidates should have relevant nursing experience and the desire to work at Band 6 level.

Interview Schedule

Interviews will take place on 27th January 2026.

Application process

• You should apply by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
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Equality, Diversity & Accessibility

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are a disability‑confident employer committed to inclusive recruitment processes. If you need adjustments during recruitment, please contact gram.recruitmentt
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Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered to ensure inclusion.

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Additional Information – ABC Zone

If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

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