New Graduate Nurse (Children)

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate children's nurses to join their team in Scotland. With both permanent and temporary positions available, candidates will have the opportunity to work full-time or part-time in a supportive environment. The role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young patients and their families. New graduates are welcomed and encouraged to explore various placements, enhancing their experience in diverse healthcare settings. This organization is committed to excellence in nursing and provides ample opportunities for professional development and academic support.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Support for Further Education

NHS Benefits

Compassionate Care Training

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered by September 2025.
• New graduates are encouraged to explore different areas in their second year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and families.
• Support further academic study at Master’s level.

Skills

Compassionate Care

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Adaptability

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse Certification

Job description

NHS Grampian are delighted to accept applications from passionate, motivated children’s nurses, who have recently or will be registered by Sept 2025. We have permanent and temporary posts available. Hours are full time (37 hours, moving to 36 hours in April 2026) and part time, including flexible working.

We welcome applications from candidates who will have completed all make up time plus any academic and practice placement resits by 1^st December 2025. If we have further vacancies later in the year there will be an opportunity for those who have not completed all elements to apply at the next round of New Graduate Nurse recruitment.

Candidates can include preferences for posts in specific areas (either by entering this on application in the ‘any other information’ section or discussion at interview). Only departments with vacancies will be able to take on New Graduates. Candidates’ preference for placements will be prioritised on interview scores i.e. those scoring highest at interview are allocated posts first. You will be notified of the outcome of the interview by 18^th July. Successful Candidates will be informed of where their first placement is by early September 2025.

New graduates are actively encouraged to move to a second area in year two offering the opportunity to explore a breadth of experience. However, we will consider requests to remain in their initial post area.

The Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital (RACH) and the Neonatal Unit (NNU) are tertiary centres providing a comprehensive range of services for new-born babies, children and young people with a wide variety of health needs. The new build Baird family hospital is due for completion in the near future. A new state of the art NNU will be situated there. Our Paediatric service in Elgin supports a range of admissions from Moray.

Placements may be in any of the following locations but will depend on vacancies at the time

• Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital Emergency Care Unit (Assessment unit and Emergency Department) Surgical Medical HDU DCU/OPD Haematology/Oncology & infusion bay Theatres (2 year pathway only)

Neonatal Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital Homecare team (community locations) Paediatric Ward Dr Gray’s

All NGNs will be supported to complete Flying Start NHS in their first year. NHS Grampian is committed to support further academic study at Master’s level.

We are keen to attract nurses who are highly motivated and passionate about delivering high quality compassionate care to our patients and their families in line with organisational values. NHS Grampian are committed to the Magnet Recognition Programme that provides a roadmap to nursing and midwifery excellence.

Interviews & Open Day

July 10^th & 11^th 2025

Location

Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital or Microsoft Teams