Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner Recovery

Job details

• Job reference: 250658
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 15/06/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Dr Grays Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 37
• Job posted date: 05/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
• Department: theatre

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.

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.

Dr Grays Hospital

Registered Nurse or Operating Department Practitioner Recovery Band 5

An excellent opportunity has arisen for full time scrub registered nurses or operating department practitioners to join our experienced and dynamic friendly team.

Relocation Assistance may be available.

If a career in surgery interests you we will give you the necessary training to excel in your job.

You will work with a multi – professional team to ensure a high standard of care is given to patient groups attending theatre. You would be required to have evidence of post registration nursing experience or experience as an operating department practitioner, excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. An out of hours on call service is provided by theatre staff and you would be expected to participate

Elgin is the largest community in Moray with over 24 000 people and is the administrative and commercial centre for Moray. Moray has been ranked among the top ten safest areas to live in Scotland. The beautiful town of Elgin is full of rich medieval history and surrounded by breath-taking scenery. Elgin’s busy town centre offers wide range of shops, cafes and restaurants.

This post may close early due to the volume of applicants.

Informal enquires to Senior Charge Nurse Karen Hughes 01343 567319

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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.

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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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