CI226623 - Staff Nurse/ODP - Main Theatre Suite
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 North East 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 2021 NMAHP 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 surgery programme.
We are currently seeking the best in Perioperative talent for permanent fulltime Band 5 Staff Nurse/ODP position in our Ear, Nose & Throat/ Oral and Maxillofacial Theatre. Applicants with a dynamic, enthusiastic approach, combined with a passion for learning should apply. With a comprehensive on boarding programme, you’ll be supported by our friendly, highly experienced multidisciplinary team.
We value applicants who hold a portfolio of periop experience across the continuum of scrub and anaesthetics that have a proven record of good attendance.
Your career trajectory is supported by our dedicated team in the Theatre Academy. There will be a requirement to participate in out of hour’s on-call for our Emergency Theatre Team.
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.
Interviews will be held on 15 October 2025.
For more information, contact SCN Nicola Ewen, nicola.ewen3@nhs.scot or phone 01224 (5)58826 or Team Leader, Simy Sunny, simysusan.plackalsunny@nhs.scot
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 the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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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.
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