Registered Charge Nurse​/ODP – Orthopaedic Scrub

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) to join the Theatre team at the Golden Jubilee University National Hospital.

The Golden Jubilee University National Hospital supports NHS Scotland in delivering high-volume elective surgery and a range of specialist national services. Theatres play a key role in delivering safe, effective, patient‑centred perioperative care across a variety of surgical specialities.

As a Charge Nurse / ODP
, you will work as an independent practitioner and clinical expert, providing leadership and supporting the day‑to‑day management of the theatre team, acting as a deputy to the Senior Charge Nurse and contributing to the safe and effective running of the department.

• Provide clinical leadership and support to the multidisciplinary team
• Deputise for the Senior Charge Nurse as required, including theatre coordination and patient flow
• Lead and support the delivery of high‑quality, evidence‑based patient care
• Contribute to staff management, including supervision, development, and appraisal
• Support service improvement through audit, project work, and implementation of best practice
• Ensure effective use of resources, contributing to workforce planning and service delivery

We are looking for a motivated and experienced practitioner who can demonstrate strong leadership and clinical skills within a perioperative environment.

• Registered Nurse or ODP with relevant professional registration
• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience
• Significant experience within a perioperative/theatre environment
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and specialist knowledge
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to work flexibly across shift patterns, including on‑call requirements

• Experience of clinical leadership, service improvement or quality initiatives
• Understanding of improvement methodologies and management principles

• Develop leadership and management skills
• Contribute to service development and innovation
• Work within a supportive, forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team

This post requires flexible working, including participation in shift patterns and on‑call rotas.

NHS Golden Jubilee is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are disability confident and encourage applicants with a disability or long‑term health condition to apply. Please refer to the job pack for support with the recruitment process.