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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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at an early stage.
We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.
This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, please contact Kirsty Robertson on 01506 524118 or kirsty.robertson12@nhs.scot.
We are recruiting to the post of Deputy Charge Nurse at St John’s Hospital.
NHS Lothian is excited to be recruiting to a Deputy Charge Nurse at St John’s Hospital. We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family.
Our vision, ambitions and values enable excellent care for our patients and service users. We emphasise a collaborative, person-focused approach at the centre of everything we aspire to achieve and to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards a diverse and inclusive culture. We want everyone to realise their full potential and to contribute positively. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to developing a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences. We are committed to providing strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship, and to working with you to build your leadership strengths.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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