Job Title: Senior Charge Nurse
NHS Lothian is recruiting for a Senior Charge Nurse within Surgical Services. We seek an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our skilled nursing team.
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our vision, ambitions, and values to deliver excellent, high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can realize their full potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.
We are committed to supporting the development of a diverse nursing and midwifery workforce, offering robust clinical education, training, induction, and preceptorship programs. We seek candidates passionate about leadership and aligned with our strategic values.
Our recruitment process is values and competency-based, linked to our Strategic Plan. Interviews are designed to be equitable, with questions shared in advance. For more details, visit How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers.
For role specifics and required skills, please refer to the job description and person specification. For questions, contact Tracy Kershaw at tracy.kershaw@nhs.scot.
Additional Information
* This position requires PVG Scheme membership or record, and applicants must meet legal work requirements in the UK.
* Applicants must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the UK, as per UK Visa and Immigration Service regulations.
* Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the role may require a different level of criminal record check, including joining the PVG Scheme if deemed a 'regulated role'.
Equality and Diversity
NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, eliminating discrimination, and supporting disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence through reasonable adjustments.
Legal and Regulatory Requirements
* This role requires a PVG Scheme membership/record, with applications to Disclosure Scotland if not current.
* Legislative changes may affect the level of criminal records check required from 1 April 2025.
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