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. OUR VALUES IN ACTION • Care and Compassion • Quality and Teamwork • Dignity and Respect • Openness, honesty and responsibility Associate Director of Nursing for Acute Services Band 8C (£83,837 - £89,866 per annum) (Pay Award Pending) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a senior nurse who is committed to ensuring that we provide excellent care and services within the Borders General Hospital in Melrose. It is a great time to join us as we have launched our new Organisational Strategy and are in process of producing our Clinical Strategy to enable us to transform our services to meet the demands of our population. Borders General Hospital (BGH) is part of NHS Borders located in a beautiful part of Scotland and close to the idyllic town of Melrose. BGH is a great place to work where people put people first, and we all recognise the significant and positive impact we have on the health and wellbeing of our local communities. If you are passionate about professional leadership, an inspiring and compassionate leader with a strong commitment to continual improvement and staff development we want to hear from you. Closing date for applications will be Friday 27 June 2025. Interviews and Assessment Centres will be take place in the Education Centre, Borders General Hospital, Melrose on Monday 21 July 2025. To request a confidential enquiry or informal discussion please contact Sarah Horan, Executive Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Professionals at sarah.horan@nhs.scot Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done 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 more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early