Walk-in Centre Triage Nurse (Band 5)

About the role

The Walk‑In Service at Aberdeen Health Village is recruiting a Band 5 Registered Nurse to act as the first clinical contact for patients accessing urgent primary care without an appointment. You will work in a fast‑paced, out‑of‑hours environment, applying rapid assessment and triage skills to ensure safe, person‑centred care.

Key responsibilities

• Perform rapid clinical and physical assessments of walk‑in patients.
• Apply standardised triage protocols to prioritise patients by urgency.
• Initiate immediate interventions and escalate care when required.
• Collaborate closely with GPs, ANPs, the Service Manager and the multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, safe care and service development.

Required profile

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Post‑registration nursing experience with evidence of continued professional development.
• Strong communication, assessment and decision‑making abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends and respond to changing clinical demands.
• Commitment to high standards of care, teamwork and service improvement.

Required skills

• Proficiency in using standardised clinical triage protocols.

What we offer

• Fixed‑term contract (12 months) with Band 5 (AFC) salary and unsocial‑hour enhancements.
• Part‑time and flexible working options within 12 pm‑8 pm, Monday‑Sunday.
• Support for professional development within the Walk‑In Service model.