EG210403- Staff Nurse/ODP - Perioperative

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Aberdeen is seeking an experienced Band 5 Nurse or ODP to join their team at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. The successful candidate will provide high-quality care to children in a vibrant paediatric setting. If you are passionate about perioperative care and enjoy working in a supportive team, this role is for you.

Benefits

Friendly and sociable team

Opportunities for professional growth

Strong team spirit

Qualifications

• Experience as a Band 5 Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner (ODP).
• Passionate about delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to work in a busy, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent patient care to children from neonates to 16 years.
• Support patients in theatre and other areas.
• Collaborate with a friendly, sociable team.

Skills

Perioperative skills

Experience with children and young people

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

Exciting Opportunity in Paediatric Theatres – Band 5 Nurse/ODP

🌟 Exciting Opportunity in Paediatric Theatres – Band 5 Nurse/ODP 🌟

Are you ready to take your perioperative skills to the next level in a vibrant paediatric setting? Join our dynamic and supportive team at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital for a 6‑month fixed‑term maternity cover secondment.

We’re looking for an experienced Band 5 Nurse or ODP who’s passionate about delivering high‑quality care to children and young people. Our department supports patients from neonates to 16 years old, across a wide range of surgical specialties—both in theatre and other areas within RACH.

Why join us?

• Friendly, sociable team who support each other on and off shift
• Warm welcome guaranteed for all experienced staff
• Opportunities to grow your paediatric perioperative experience

We’re a busy department with a strong team spirit and a shared commitment to excellent patient care. If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be valued, challenged, and supported — we’d love to hear from you!

Interested?

Get in touch with our senior team and call us on 01224 550218 to learn more about the role and our department.

Interviews will be held in person at RACH Theatre department on Friday the 21st of November 2025.

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.

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