Staff Nurse
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 22.5
- Posted
- 18/08/2026
- Closes
- 01/09/2026
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Role summary
This is a part-time, fixed-term Staff Nurse position (Band 5) for 22.5 hours per week, covering maternity leave for one year. The role is based in Ward 108 ECC, specializing in acute Renal Medicine at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. You will be involved in day and night rotations on a 12-hour shift pattern, caring for renal patients admitted both electively and as emergencies. The post requires a genuine interest in renal care, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to provide high-standard nursing care.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255579
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
01/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
22.5
Job posted date:
18/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Ward 108
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Staff Nurse –Band 5
Band 5 staff nurse Part time post – 22.5 hours - Maternity Leave cover for 1 year
Location – Ward 108 ECC – Renal Medicine
We are recruiting for Band 5 Staff Nurses in acute Renal Medicine –ward 108 ECC.
The post involves day and night rotation on a 12 hour shift pattern.
This busy unit has 20 beds ( with capacity for 4 extra spaces) and cares for renal patients admitted both electively and as emergency admissions.
We liaise with the renal dialysis unit on ward 404/405 as well as accommodating the Acute Dialysis Team within the floor.
The post holder will be required to have a genuine interest in the speciality and will be able to develop leadership, organizational and communication skills as well as confidence with IT.
The ability to provide a high standard of nursing care and be motivational and euthusiastic in supporting the team is essential.
The post holder will be flexible to meet the demands of the service, including change of shift
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