Join to apply for the Nurse Director Acute role at s1jobs
3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants
Join to apply for the Nurse Director Acute role at s1jobs
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
This range is provided by s1jobs. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
NHS Lothian covers Edinburgh city, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. As one of the largest UK health systems and one of the largest teaching Boards in Scotland, we have strategic partnerships with local Universities, local authorities and our four integration Joint Boards. We serve a population of 903,000, providing a range of primary care, community based, mental health and acute services. We also provide a wide range of nationally commissioned specialist services for the whole country, as well as regional services to populations ranging from 1.4m to 2.5m.
We are seeking a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to take on a high-impact role at the heart of acute care in NHS Lothian.
As Nurse Director Acute you will be a key member of the acute triumvirate, working closely with the Chief Officer Acute and Medical Director Acute to shape, implement, and embed our clinical and operational vision across the Acute Division and associated Community Services within the Women’s and Children’s Directorate.
You Will Lead, Inspire And Direct Nursing Teams Across Multiple Hospital Sites And Services, Ensuring The Highest Standards Of Compassionate, Safe, And Effective Care. As a Dynamic And Visionary Nurse Leader You Will Bring
* A proven track record of senior nursing leadership within acute care settings
* Strategic and operational acumen, with the ability to lead through complexity
* A deep commitment to improving patient outcomes, equity of access, and staff experience
* Registration with the NMC as a Registered Nurse on the Adult part of the NMC Register.
* Professional accountability and leadership.
The Acute Nurse Director will inspire, direct, monitor clinical care governance and promote systemic improvements in clinical care and healthcare quality across the nursing and midwifery workforce within the Acute Division and across the associated Community Services within the Women’s and Children’s Division.
We are a values-driven organisation with an ambitious transformational change programme linked to our strategic development framework.
We want to attract the best talent. Someone who acts with integrity, professional accountability and embraces and projects collective, compassionate and inspirational leadership. You will be recognised by your peers for your innately collaborative leadership style and natural ability to build trust across all stakeholders.
To learn more about us, the role and how to apply please visit our website.
Closing Date for Applications: 12pm on Monday 23rd June 2025.
An online Stakeholder Assessment Event will take place on Tuesday 1st July 2025 for all shortlisted candidates, with guidance documentation issued to shortlisted candidates by Monday 30 June.
Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on Tuesday 8th July 2025 at Westport.
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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Staffing and Recruiting
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at s1jobs by 2x
Get notified about new Director of Nursing jobs in Scotland, United Kingdom.
Coatbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
217405 Head of Nursing Quality Improvement and Standards (GH)
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
217405 Head of Nursing Quality Improvement and Standards (GH)
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Melrose, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom 14 hours ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
216242 - Clinical Nurse Manager - Ophthalmology (AJM)
Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
216242 - Clinical Nurse Manager - Ophthalmology (AJM)
Livingston, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Family Nurse Supervisor, Clackmannanshire Community Health Centre
Alloa, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Senior Staff Nurse (Band 6), Critical Care Unit
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Senior Lecturer - HTH Simulation Centre Director, School of Clinical Medicine
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom 18 hours ago
Senior Lecturer - HTH Simulation Centre Director, School of Clinical Medicine
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 18 hours ago
Registered Nurse - RGH Ward 18 (POW ward 11) General Surgery
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 4 weeks ago
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Head Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Strathaven, Scotland, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Head Veterinary Nurse - Easter Ross Vets
Registered Veterinary Nurse - Small Animal
Saltcoats, Scotland, United Kingdom 1 month ago
Head Veterinary Nurse - Highland Vet Referrals
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr