CI229937 - Staff Nurse/ODP, Theatres (General/Plastic Surgery)

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health board in the Northeast of Scotland is seeking a Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP to join the plastic and general theatre service at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Ideal candidates will have a passion for learning and a strong portfolio of perioperative experience. An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available, and interviews will be held on December 12, 2025.

Benefits

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Dynamic approach required.
• Experience in perioperative services preferred.
• Proven record of good attendance is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in out-of-hours on-call.
• Support and work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the robotics programme in surgeries.

Skills

Enthusiastic approach

Passion for learning

Portfolio of peri-op experience

Good attendance record

Education

Full NMC/HCPC Registration

Job description

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.

Are you dreaming of a better work/life balance in your Perioperative career? Your opportunity awaits you in the stunning Northeast of Scotland.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) is situated on Foresterhill Campus overlooking the modern, busy city of Aberdeen and the beautiful North Sea. Aberdeen and adjoining Aberdeenshire offer an excellent balance between urban and rural living. Royal Deeside, Cairngorm National Park and the North Coast 500 are easily accessible for staycation opportunities. Aberdeen International airport is in close location, allowing easy access to the UK, Europe and beyond.

ARI is a Major Trauma and ECMO referral centre and services remote locations including the North Sea oil and gas offshore industry. Our strategy is to attract the best talent in perioperative services as we embark on our Magnet journey and Pathway to Excellence. ARI Theatres are currently investing and expanding our robotics programme, having commenced robotic thoracic, urology, general, gynae and ENT surgery. We are currently seeking the best in perioperative talent for a Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP position within the plastic and general theatre service in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Applicants with a dynamic, enthusiastic approach, combined with a passion for learning should apply. With a comprehensive onboarding programme, you’ll be supported by our friendly, highly experienced multidisciplinary team. We value applicants who hold a portfolio of peri‑op experience and have a proven record of good attendance. There will be a requirement to participate in out‑of‑hours on‑call.

Full NMC/HCPC Registration required.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Interviews will be held on 12 December 2025.

For more information, contact SCODP Denise Alexander at [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

Additional Information for Candidates

• As a disability‑confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at [e-mail].
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered if circumstances prevent attending in person to ensure inclusivity.
• Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. Do NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short‑listing purposes.
• Please note that posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless indicated otherwise. Posts may close early due to volume of applications.
• Posts may operate within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone; you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.