BC255924 - New Graduate Nurse (Adult)

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.

NHS Grampian is now recruiting Final Year Nursing Students (Adult Branch) or nurses who are looking for their first registered nurse post since graduating from a UK university. You must be graduating from an NMC approved undergraduate programme.

Applications are considered on a competitive basis which means not all candidates who meet the entry criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

The assessment section of the application form plays a significant part in our decision to select your application for shortlisting.

You must be able to commence in post by the 1 November 2026.

NHS Grampian has a strong commitment to provide support for new graduate nurses. As part of your first year in post you will receive

• 2 weeks minimum supernumerary
• Support to complete Flying Start NHS® including 4 face to face Development Days aligned to the 4 Pillars of Practice.
• Preceptorship
• Values Based Reflective Practice
• Clinical Supervision

To join NHS Grampian as a new graduate nurse on a permanent contract basis across a variety of clinical settings please read the below thoroughly before applying.

Along with your application, you should complete the below preference form.

Within this form you can list up to three preferences. These will be considered but final allocations will be based on organisational vacancies.

If your application has been successfully shortlisted, you will be invited for interview and if successful our team of Clinical Nurse Managers will allocate you to an available post depending on your experience, skills and values described in your application.

AI-generated content for the completion of Supporting Statements may lack specificity and fail to address key criteria outlined in the job description. Personalisation is essential to convey individual skills, knowledge, and experiences effectively.

This advert may close early if sufficient applications have been received.

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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.