Registered Children's Nurse (HDU)
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- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Band 5 registered children's nurses to join the High Dependency Unit (HDU) at the Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital. The HDU is a 4-bedded unit caring for patients aged 0-16 years from various specialties, acting predominantly as a step-up unit with links to larger PICUs. The role requires motivated nurses who have completed a new graduate program or equivalent, with previous experience in critical care being advantageous. A relocation allowance may be available for the successful candidate.
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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:
256824
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
18/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Royal Aberdeen Childrens Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
04/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
HDU RACH
Job Advert
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for experienced Band 5 registered children’s nurses (RNC) in the High Dependency Unit of the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital. Europe’s first MAGNET designated Children’s hospital.
We are looking for motivated registered children’s nurses who have completed a new graduate nurse programme, or equivalent, and have significant relevant experience to join our enthusiastic team, if you have previous experience within a High Dependency/ Critical Care setting that would be advantageous.
HDU is a purpose built 4 bedded unit within RACH accepting patients from 0-16 years as elective or emergency admissions from all specialties.
HDU is predominantly a step u
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