Senior Charge Nurse

NHS Grampian; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Perioperative Senior Charge Nurse for their emergency theatre team at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. This role involves leading a dynamic team, requiring extensive perioperative experience and valid UK registration. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant location with access to both urban and rural living.

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in perioperative services.
• Portfolio of experience across scrub and anaesthetics.
• Proven record of good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside the emergency theatre team.
• Participate in out of hour’s on-call for emergency surgery.

Skills

Leadership

Scrub and anaesthetics experience

Dynamic approach

Enthusiastic approach

Education

Valid UK NMC/HCPC Registration

Job description

An opportunity awaits you in the stunning North East of Scotland.

Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (ARI) is situated on the 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. We aim to attract the best talent in perioperative services as we look to recruit a Perioperative Senior Charge Nurse to lead and work alongside our emergency theatre team.

Applicants with a dynamic, enthusiastic approach, combined with a passion for learning should apply. We value applicants who hold a portfolio of periop experience across the continuum of scrub and anaesthetics who can evidence extensive leadership experience, with a wide range of managerial skills and have a proven record of good attendance.

There will be a requirement to participate in out of hour’s on-call for emergency surgery.

Valid UK NMC/HCPC Registration is essential.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th June 2025.