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NHS Grampian are delighted to accept applications from passionate, motivated children’s nurses, who have recently or will be registered by Sept 2022.
Candidates can apply for posts in specific areas (either by entering this on application or discussion at interview). Candidates scoring highest at interview will get their first choice for post location. Remaining successful candidates will be offered one of our other vacancies following an individual discussion to ensure their skills and career preferences are given careful consideration.
New graduates may choose to move to a second area in year two offering the opportunity to explore a breadth of experience or remain in their initial post area.
A two week supernumerary induction programme will be offered to all candidates ensuring they gain the best supportive start to their careers.
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 2023 where the state of the art NNU will be situated. Our Paediatric service in Elgin supports a range of admissions from Moray.
We have vacancies in the following locations:
- Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
~ High Dependency
~ Medical Ward/ Haematology Oncology
~ Surgical Ward
~ Day Case & Outpatients
~ Children’s Theatres
~ Emergency Care Unit (Assessment unit and Emergency Department)
- Neonatal Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
- Homecare team (community locations)
- Paediatric Ward Dr Gray’s, Elgin.
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.
Aberdeen is a thriving cosmopolitan city with an international feel on the northeast coast of Scotland. The city boasts a wealth of art and culture and a lively social scene and there are ample opportunities to make the most of the great outdoors. Moray has been voted as one of the top 5 rural locations in Scotland for quality of life.
An attractive relocation allowance is available for successful candidates.
Interviews & Open Day – April 29th 2022
Location – Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital & Microsoft Teams
Structure - Interviews will be held face to face at Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. There is also the opportunity to conduct interviews over Microsoft Teams on the same day. Our Practice Educators will be on hand to discuss the induction programme and support during the programme. Existing post holders will be available to show candidates over the hospital and answer questions. Come and take the first positive step to your future as a Children’s Nurse in NHS Grampian and collect your free goody bag at interview.
For any informal enquiries, please contact: Sue.danby@nhs.scot (Clinical Nurse Manager) or Karen.stewart3@nhs.scot (Practice Educator)