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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full-time pay.
An exciting opportunity exists for a skilled individual to join a senior nursing team within the Women's Services in the Women's Children's and Families Division.
This role combines the management and co-ordination of care teams delivering services to patients across a variety of clinical specialties. You will provide strong leadership and operational management to the nursing & midwifery teams whilst supporting multi -disciplinary service delivery.
This is a busy and demanding yet rewarding role, offering opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues from a diverse range of specialties. The successful post holder will join a team responsible for the operational management and strategic development of Women's Services.
Interested individuals should have at extensive experience in a nursing and/or midwifery leadership role.
You should have a robust understanding of quality improvement and service development and a proven track record of managing people and evidence of improving care for patients.
A Masters qualification or evidence of post graduate study/development at this level is required
For further information please contact Claire Massey Lead Midwife on ext 40206 or Portia Brown, Clinical Care Group Manager, on telephone ext 32962 or by email at or
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