* - Staff Nurse Ward 217 SHDU inAberdeen inAberdeen PUBLISHED 20 AUG 2024

Band 5
Successful applicants should have a genuine interest in Surgical HDU and polytrauma nursing.
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.


Full and Part time posts available


Following the recent decision to house the Polytrauma Unit within Ward 217 Surgical High Dependency Unit (SHDU) an exciting opportunity has opened up for a highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to become part of the team.

We are a busy 18 bedded unit caring for Level 2 patients, inclusive of all surgical specialties and polytrauma. It is a fast paced environment which is constantly changing and developing.

Successful applicants should have a genuine interest in Surgical HDU and polytrauma nursing. Experience with infusion devices, invasive lines and monitoring patients in an acute setting would be beneficial. Being able to manage and prioritise their own workload and work well within a team is essential.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, be able to motivate themselves and others.

The post involves day and night rotation working a 12 hour shift pattern and part-time hours would be considered. Current UK NMC registration is essential.

Valuable training opportunities will be available to advance critical care knowledge and skill.

Informal visits highly recommended, if you want further information please contact Jane Taylor Senior Charge Nurse on .

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.


Please indicate on your application if you are applying for full time or part time hours.



Additional Information For Candidates


You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.

DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:


To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link


Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.

Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.

We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

  • Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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.

Full and Part time posts available

Following the recent decision to house the Polytrauma Unit within Ward 217 Surgical High Dependency Unit (SHDU) an exciting opportunity has opened up for a highly motivated Band 5 Staff Nurses to become part of the team.

We are a busy 18 bedded unit caring for Level 2 patients, inclusive of all surgical specialties and polytrauma. It is a fast paced environment which is constantly changing and developing.

Successful applicants should have a genuine interest in Surgical HDU and polytrauma nursing. Experience with infusion devices, invasive lines and monitoring patients in an acute setting would be beneficial. Being able to manage and prioritise their own workload and work well within a team is essential.

Applicants will be expected to demonstrate leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, be able to motivate themselves and others.

The post involves day and night rotation working a 12 hour shift pattern and part-time hours would be considered. Current UK NMC registration is essential.

Valuable training opportunities will be available to advance critical care knowledge and skill.

Informal visits highly recommended, if you want further information please contact Jane Taylor Senior Charge Nurse on .

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Please indicate on your application if you are applying for full time or part time hours.


Additional Information For Candidates

You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.

DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:

To View Our Accessibility Statement, Please Follow This Link

Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.

Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates.

Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - for advice and support with any system issues.

We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain.

Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Grampian.

  • Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.


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