257808 Clinical Nurse Specialist - Acute Frailty
Added 30 Sept · still live
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
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Salary
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Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2233 (73% match) is an eligible occupation, and NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Likely 2233 (Registered specialist nurses) · 73% match
- Likely 2234 (Registered nurse practitioners) · 16% match
- Likely 2237 (Other registered nursing professionals) · 9% match
Your salary route
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2233 Registered specialist nurses Most likely code | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2234 Registered nurse practitioners Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
2237 Other registered nursing professionals Also possible | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 | £25,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding care for older adults? We are looking for motivated and experienced nurses to join our innovative Acute Frailty Team.
As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in assessing, diagnosing and managing the care of frail older people across acute hospital services, working autonomously within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop frailty services, improve patient outcomes and contribute to service innovation.
Work at the forefront of frailty care
Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
Contribute to a 7-day specialist frailty service
Opportunities to lead, educate and influence practice across the organisation
We have 2 Fixed term posts available, ending on 31/03/27. Secondment opportunities will be considered and must be discussed and approved by your current line manager prior to application.
If you are an experienced registered nurse with a passion for improving care for older people, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and make a real difference to the lives of older people across Dumfries & Galloway.
Contact Drew Crooks for any enquiries on Tel 32078 or email [email protected]
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages
APPLICATION PROCESS -
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As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in assessing, diagnosing and managing the care of frail older people across acute hospital services, working autonomously within a dynamic multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and develop frailty services, improve patient outcomes and contribute to service innovation.
Work at the forefront of frailty care
Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team
Contribute to a 7-day specialist frailty service
Opportunities to lead, educate and influence practice across the organisation
We have 2 Fixed term posts available, ending on 31/03/27. Secondment opportunities will be considered and must be discussed and approved by your current line manager prior to application.
If you are an experienced registered nurse with a passion for improving care for older people, we'd love to hear from you.
Join us and make a real difference to the lives of older people across Dumfries & Galloway.
Contact Drew Crooks for any enquiries on Tel 32078 or email [email protected]
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages
APPLICATION PROCESS -
Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.
Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.
- Accessing Jobtrain - Users may experience issues if accessing Jobtrain via mobile phone, we recommend using a computer, laptop or tablet.
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
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PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
Additional Information For International Candidates
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
WORK VISA
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
Additional Information For International Candidates
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
WORK VISA
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).
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Where this offer sits in the market
Registered specialist nurses (SOC 2233) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~61k in sampleSOC 2233
- Middle half £33,956–50,284
- Median £42,016
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What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
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