Overview
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 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.
Role details
We are currently seeking the best in Perioperative talent for Band 5 positions for Short Stay Theatres, particularly those with an interest in Cataract Surgery. Applicants with a dynamic, enthusiastic approach, combined with a passion for learning and supporting their team to excellence are highly desired. With a comprehensive onboarding programme, you’ll be supported by our friendly, highly experienced multidisciplinary team. Become a part of our dedicated team and make a real difference in the lives of our patients.
Responsibilities
* Work in Short Stay Theatres as a Band 5 perioperative practitioner, with an interest in Cataract Surgery.
* Provide support to the multidisciplinary team and contribute to high-quality patient care.
* Participate in out-of-hours on-call as required.
* Engage with the comprehensive onboarding programme and ongoing professional development.
Qualifications
* Band 5 perioperative practitioner, with an interest in Cataract Surgery.
* Dynamic, enthusiastic approach with a passion for learning and supporting the team to excellence.
Relocation
An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.
On-call
There will be a requirement to participate in out of hours on-call.
Interview information
Interviews will be face to face only on 07 / 08 October 2025.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries to Caroline Gauld SCN, caroline.gauld@nhs.scot.
Equality, diversity and recruitment information
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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Notes
* If this post operates 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.
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