Overview
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.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference for patients and staff at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin (DGH)? Do you lead with inspiration and put people at the centre of your work?
Role
The DGH Hospital Leadership Team is looking for a permanent Deputy Chief Nurse. We are seeking an exceptional leader whose compassion and values align with our commitment to safety and wellbeing, delivered through effective collaboration and partnership working across the whole system. One day per week (flexible) will be dedicated to working with the Maternity Collaborative to ensure nursing is fully engaged and committed to implementing Maternity Model 6.
This role requires outstanding skills and the ability to thrive in a complex organisational environment. You will be an accomplished, credible leader with energy and passion, able to engage, inspire, and motivate staff. You must hold a current NMC registration and demonstrate a proven track record of success in previous roles.
Responsibilities
* Foster a strong, people-focused culture that encourages and nurtures talent within the DGH nursing teams.
* Maintain a first-class nursing service with a positive attitude focused on delivering high-quality, safe patient care in a fast-paced environment.
* Provide professional and operational leadership to nursing teams, ensuring the highest standards of practice and the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care.
* Collaborate with the Chief Nurse, General Manager, Clinical Directors, Service Teams, Maternity Collaborative, and leadership teams across NHS Grampian Acute Sector and Health & Social Care Moray to integrate clinical pathways and ensure equitable access to high-quality care for all Grampian residents.
Qualifications
* Educated to MSc level (or equivalent), with substantial post-registration experience in clinical and leadership roles, and a strong background in change management.
* Current NMC registration.
Additional Information
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Helen Chisholm, Chief Nurse, tel 07483 363288 or helen.chisholm1@nhs.scot.
Interview date: Friday 6th March 2026.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address. As a disability confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Additional Information For Candidates: As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata, with a corresponding increase in hourly rate so pay is not affected.
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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. We strive to nurture a positive culture supported by our NHS and Social Care values.
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