Staff Nurse – Recovery

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PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF.

VALUES

  • Care and Compassion
  • Quality and Teamwork
  • Dignity and Respect
  • Openness, honesty and responsibility

We are seeking a motivated and multiskilled Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Recovery team within the perioperative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical setting and is committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and effective care to patients in the immediate postoperative period.
  • Demonstrate adaptability and resilience in a busy and constantly changing environment.
  • Contribute to the education, training and development of Nursing colleagues.
  • Participate actively in staff appraisals, clinical development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Shift Pattern

Day shift working, with participation in out‑of‑hours as required to support the needs of the service.

Essential Requirements

  • EPP (Exposure Prone Procedure) clearance.

Important Information

As from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

EEO Statement

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.

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Location: Melrose
Job Description:

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF.

VALUES

  • Care and Compassion
  • Quality and Teamwork
  • Dignity and Respect
  • Openness, honesty and responsibility

We are seeking a motivated and multiskilled Registered Nurse to join our dynamic Recovery team within the perioperative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced clinical setting and is committed to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe and effective care to patients in the immediate postoperative period.
  • Demonstrate adaptability and resilience in a busy and constantly changing environment.
  • Contribute to the education, training and development of Nursing colleagues.
  • Participate actively in staff appraisals, clinical development, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Shift Pattern

Day shift working, with participation in out‑of‑hours as required to support the needs of the service.

Essential Requirements

  • EPP (Exposure Prone Procedure) clearance.

Important Information

As from 1 April 2026 the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

EEO Statement

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.

#J-18808-Ljbffr…

Posted: May 10th, 2026