Charge Nurse Cardiac Theatre

Job details

• Job reference: 246078
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 02/07/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Golden Jubilee University National Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 18/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Golden Jubilee
• Department: Theatres

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Nurse / ODP to join the Cardiac Theatre Leadership Team within the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital. Golden Jubilee University National Hospital has traditionally supported NHS Scotland to deliver Heart and Lung services, both locally and nationally, and to provide high volume elective surgery. This includes the Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service, Scottish Advanced Heart Failure Service and the National Organ Retrieval Service.

If you are successful in applying for this post, you will play a key role in leading and supporting the development and performance of a pioneering team of dynamic individuals responsible for the delivery of perioperative care required for a wide range of complex Cardiac surgical procedures, as well as Adult Congenital Procedures and all that the Heart Failure Service entails e.g. Heart Transplant, Mechanical Support Programme and any complicated Cardiology/extraction procedures.

We currently have 20 theatres, 4 of which are dedicated to Cardiac surgery.

Perioperative nursing within Golden Jubilee University National Hospital is proud to acknowledge the strong person centred reputation that it has established, we are central to and a major part of all that is delivered by the teams here. We are actively recruiting for an experienced Registered Nurse / ODP with the drive, ambition and leadership capabilities who will work alongside the SCN to support and lead our dynamic Cardiac Scrub team.

Are you someone who thrives in an environment where caring guides everything you do? This is our philosophy of care and we will welcome like-minded people to join our teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for learning new skills and for personal development and learning.

This role requires flexible working, covering on call rotas overnight and at weekends.

NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.

This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.

NHS Golden Jubilee encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.

This is an excellent opportunity for learning new skills and for personal development and learning.

This role requires flexible working, covering on call rotas overnight and at weekends.