- Advertised from 12th June 2026
- 32.5 hours per week.
Role
Everyday 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 Operational Support Team Officer you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
As Operations Support Team Officer, you will lead office and event management within the Operational Support Team, helping deliver the operational plan. You will also oversee office health and safety, ensuring a safe, welcoming and professional hybrid working environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with others, thrives in a varied role, and takes pride in delivering excellent support. As part of this role, you will help bring the No Life Half Lived 2 Strategy to life by providing efficient, inclusive and high-quality customer service to colleagues across the organisation.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and coordinating office, operations and event activities to support delivery of operational plans.
- Ensuring continuity and resilience of services across the Operational Support Team
- Fostering a positive and collaborative working environment where colleagues feel supported, engaged, and empowered.
You will lead and support a team of Operational Support Administrators, helping them to grow and succeed in their roles. Through effective coaching, motivation and development, you will build a high-performing team that delivers a consistently high-quality service.
You will champion operational effectiveness and support innovation that strengthens outcomes for people affected by long term conditions and communication disability.
Event support is a key part of this role, and you will work closely with event organisers to plan, coordinate and deliver smooth, successful events. You will also oversee event operations where needed, helping to ensure a high-quality experience from start to finish.
Working closely with teams across the organisation helps us provide reliable operational support, keeps day-to-day services running smoothly, and support the charity’s ongoing success and delivery of the No Life Half Lived Strategy. As such whilst the role is hybrid, regular weekly attendance (3 days per week) in the Head Office is required to ensure effective and practical support to all colleagues.
Application notes
CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.
If you are interested in this post, please see our website at:
chss.org.uk/workforus where you will be able to apply online or contact the HR Department via email to recruitment@chss.org.uk
Everyday 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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of stroke education to help impact and improve stroke care.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as the Stroke Educator for NHS Fife you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. Our Community Health Support Services form a nationwide network of local support groups, nurses, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with a heart or lung condition or after a stroke.
As the CHSS Stroke Educator for NHS Fife you will be responsible for developing, planning and delivering appropriate evidence-based stroke education and training to support care and develop practice for health and social care staff and informal carers. Working to NHS Fife Service Level Agreement (SLA) requirements, SSCA Standards of Care (SSCA 2023), National Stroke Improvement Plan (SG 2023) and Progressive Stroke Pathway (SG 2022) guidelines and standards.
This is an autonomous role and, as such, you will be responsible for all aspects of the development and roll out of a range of awareness, core and specialist stroke education and training, in association with the regional Managed Clinical Networks (MCNs) and relevant clinical subgroups.
This service is provided in partnership with NHS Fife and aims to ensure all individuals caring for people affected by stroke have the knowledge, skills, attitudes and confidence to fulfil their role to enhance the quality of services.
Some stroke education and training will be delivered in partnership with other CHSS Stroke Educators.
At CHSS, we are committed to supporting continuing professional development (CPD) through funding and training opportunities. As well as support through our Professional Registration Network. This network offers healthcare professionals across the organisation a structured, supportive drop-in environment to help them maintain their
professional registration through ongoing learning, reflective practice, and peer support.
If you think this post could be for you, we would love to hear from you.
Advice Line Practitioner
- Full time or Part time
- £36,261
- Remote: Home Based with Occasional Travel
- Closing 7th July 2026
Our vision is to help shape a Scotland where people with our conditions can live their lives well. Full lives, with the right support, at the right time, and in the right place.
By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as an Advice Line Practitioner you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart, stroke and long covid conditions to live life to the full again. As well as those who have witnessed or provided CPR for someone who has had an out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Our services form a nationwide network of local support groups, health care professionals, volunteers and one-to-one support teams helping families adjust to life with living with one of our conditions.
The role of the Advice Line Practitioner is to provide confidential, independent information, advice and support to people affected by chest, heart, stroke, long covid illness and OHCA, their families, carers and health professionals.
We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is organised and motivated, with good communication skills. Candidates must have a first level general nursing qualification or equal level healthcare professional registration and have a minimum of 3 years post-registration experience in either a hospital or community setting, working with people affected by at least one of our conditions.
At CHSS, we are committed to supporting continuing professional development (CPD) through funding and training opportunities. As well as support through our Professional Registration Network. This network offers healthcare professionals across the organisation a structured, supportive drop-in environment to help them maintain their professional registration through ongoing learning, reflective practice, and peer support
For an informal discussion please contact Cat McDonald, CHSS Advice Line Clinical Lead Practitioner on email: cat.mcdonald@chss.org.uk
Administration Manager
- Full time
- £32,000 – £36,000
- Hybrid: Glasgow 3 days in the office, 2 from home
- Closing 21st June 2026
About the Role
This is a newly created opportunity to establish and lead a professional, centralised administration function, ensuring consistent, efficient and high-quality support across the organisation.
You will oversee administrative operations, improve systems and processes, and provide vital governanceand operational support to senior leaders and teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, developing and managing the administration team, setting clear standards and expectations
- Acting as the central coordination point for administrative support across the organisation
- Reviewing and improving administrative systems, processes and ways of working
- Managing the administration budget and resources effectively
- Introducing and maintaining procedures, templates and document management systems
- Supporting the use of digital tools to enhance efficiency and reduce duplication
- Ensuring compliance with policies, governance requirements and data protection
- Providing high-quality support to leadership, including meetings, reports, minutes and documentation
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a newly created function and make a real impact on how the organisation operates and supports its teams.
Benefits
- 40 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays)
- Generous pension contribution (7% employer / 3% employee)
- Hybrid working model
- Opportunity to shape and improve organisational operations
- Supportive and collaborative working culture - Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential wellbeing, financial and legal support)
About You
You will be a highly organised and collaborative leader with a passion for continuous improvement. You will bring:
- Proven experience in administration, office or business support
- Experience leading or supervising a team
- Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities with high attention to detail
- Experience improving systems, processes or ways of working
- Confident using Microsoft Office and digital tools
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to work independently
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- Experience in a charity, public sector or regulated environment is desirable.
About the Organisation
Beatson Cancer Charity supports and enhances the treatment, care and wellbeing of current, former and future cancer patients and their families. We work in partnership with the NHS, The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and all related facilities. We also offer the wider community a unique opportunity to contribute to the advancement of cancer care.
Lead Stroke Nurse Lothian
- Full time
- £42,230
- Hybrid: Home and Hospital site based in Lothian
- Closing 3rd July 2026
Everyday people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving the 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 Lead Stroke Nurse -Lothian, you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.
You will be part of Scotland’s leading charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions to live life to the full again. The Stroke Nurse service is part of CHSS Community Healthcare Support services pathway. You will play a pivotal role in leading and continuously developing the CHSS Stroke Nurse service across Lothian. This includes managing and supporting a team of Stroke Nurses to ensure the delivery of a high-quality, effective, and person-centred service. Working closely with fellow CHSS Lead Stroke Nurses, located across Scotland, and local teams, the postholder will foster strong collaboration to deliver a consistent and impactful service across the health board area.
You will build strong, lasting partnerships with key stakeholders to support the delivery of CHSS’s No Life Half Lived #2 strategy, while driving performance, implementing priorities, and leading continuous improvement to achieve meaningful outcomes.
We are seeking an enthusiastic NMC Registered Nurse. Demonstrable experience in a management role and a robust knowledge of one or more of our conditions is essential. Management/Leadership qualification desirable but not essential.
This is a hybrid role, with regular travel across Lothian and occasional travel throughout Scotland.
CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organizational benefits including Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.
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