Clinical Nurse Manager for Frailty Services

Who we are

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.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Nurse Manager for Frailty Services based cross site at University Hospital Crosshouse and University Hospital Ayr.

Hours

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
37 hours per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

What you will do

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 frailty units, two frailty wards, and two active wards across 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.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

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.

Additional information for overseas candidates

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Additional information for all candidates

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If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Hazel Hainey, Lead Nurse Medical Division via Switchboard or at .

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