Job details
- Job reference: 258242
- Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
- Job closing date: 23/10/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Dr Grays Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
- Hours Per Week: 22.5
- Job posted date: 09/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Ward 5
Staff Nurse
22.5hrs. 11 months fixed term
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Registered Nurse, keen to develop new skills and looking for a new challenge? Then we would like to hear from you!We are recruiting for band 5 staff nurses to a busy 30 bedded ward. On Ward 5 we have Gyaecological patients, Orthopaedic rehab patients and patients under General Surgery.
The workload and patient groups are diverse and will provide opportunities to develop knowledge through on and off ward education. Full support is given with professional development and Dr Grays has an on-site Practice Education Team to support staff. We endeavor to provide a supportive learning environment with ongoing teaching opportunities for all staff.
You will have the opportunity to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, who are all committed to delivering high quality, safe, person centered care.
By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement. Being flexible to work as the situation and service requires, would be an essential aspect of this post.
Informal enquiries welcome, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Jenna Sidhom, Ward 5, Dr Grays Hospital, telephone 01343 567280, email SCN jenna.sidhom@nhs.scot.
Interview date 28th October 2026
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Key Worker Housing Support
Moray Council are offering temporary accommodation for key workers moving to Moray to support recruitment in the public sector, including NHS roles. This opportunity is designed to help individuals who are unable to secure housing locally while starting their new job.
Applicants must be filling a public sector role such as NHS healthcare professionals eg Consultants, Nurses, Physiotherapists where local skills shortages exist.
You must be moving to Moray from outside the area and must be willing to accept a Short Scottish Secure Tenancy (SSST), which is a temporary housing arrangement.
Key worker points will be awarded based on employer confirmation of recruitment need, and housing will be provided for a minimum of six months, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. This accommodation option allows applicants time to secure permanent housing while addressing local recruitment challenges.
Successful applicants, if interested, are required to submit an application for housing using Moray Council’s online portal: https://online.moray.gov.uk/ords/houlive_selfserv/f?p=13000:101.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse with NHS Grampian in Elgin, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 5 Staff nurse role. The advertised salary is £34,544 - £43,039. The contract type is Fixed-term or Secondment. The application deadline is 23 Oct 2026.
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