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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 2023.
Job Description
Candidates can include preferences for posts in specific areas (either by entering this on application in the ‘any other information’ section 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.
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 2024 where the state of the art NNU will be situated. Our Paediatric service in Elgin supports a range of admissions from Moray.
At present we have vacancies in the following locations but this is likely to change as the year progresses:
- Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital
- Medical Ward/ Haematology Oncology
- Day Case & Outpatients
- Emergency Care Unit (Assessment unit and Emergency Department)
- Neonatal Unit at Aberdeen Maternity Hospital
- Homecare team (community locations)
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.
Interviews & Open Day
- April 20th & 21st 2023
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 if attending in person is difficult. 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.
