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Stroke Nurse - Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland
Created: 07/04/2026
News/Events Category: Job VacanciesPost: Stroke NurseOrganisation: Chest Heart & Stroke ScotlandContract: PermanentHours: 15 hours per weekSalary: £35,025 per annum, pro rataLocation: HybridEvery day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as a Stroke Nurse you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Their Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self-management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke.
The Stroke Nurse plays a key role in supporting a seamless transition from hospital back into the community for people who have experienced a stroke and their families. The role focuses on helping individuals adjust to life after stroke by providing personalised information, advice and emotional support. A core part of the role is enabling people to develop confidence in self-management, supporting them to build the skills and knowledge needed to manage their condition, maximise independence and improve their long-term wellbeing.
In line with their commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a PVG check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. They therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
About you
They are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification and have a minimum of 2 years’ post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting. Experience working with people affected by stroke is essential.
Benefits
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support, Medicash Health Plan, payment of NMC annual registration fees and life assurance.
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families, and they are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”. While they encourage flexibility wherever possible, please note that their Retail Shop roles operate within set business hours of 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to meet the needs of the business.
How to apply
If you are interested in this post, please see their website at: http://www.chss.org.uk/workforus where you will be able to apply online or contact the HR Department via e-mail to [email protected]
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Interviews will take place week commencing 04 May 2026.
The closing date for applications is Monday 27 April 2026.
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