Registered General Nurses, Theatre Nurses & Operating Department Practitioners - Acute Hospitals NHS Lothian
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Position Overview & Specifications
NHS LOTHIAN
Registered General Nurses, Theatre Nurses
&
Operating Department Practitioners
NHS Lothian are recruiting Registered Nurses, Theatres Nurses and ODPs for a variety of different positions on all of our Acute sites
Newly qualified or experienced we will have a position to suit!
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, motivated individuals, who put patients at the forefront of everything.
We offer a variety of different shift patterns, excellent opportunities for career development and you will have the chance to be part of one of our many fantastic teams.
Please check out our many locations and variety of different specialties, we’re sure you’ll find one to suit!
NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies
Please see the attached flyers and get a taste of what’s we have on offer!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Registered General Nurses, Theatre Nurses & Operating Department Practitioners - Acute Hospitals NHS Lothian roles across NHS Scotland's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,384 - £35,365 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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