Join to apply for the 233417 (AJM) - Deputy Chief Nurse role at NHS Lothian
We are recruiting to the post of Deputy Chief Nurse. 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. A collaborative, person‑focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and is necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We work towards a diverse and inclusive culture for our staff and service users and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.
We are committed to supporting the development of a diverse nursing and midwifery workforce and to providing strong foundations of clinical education through our Clinical Education and Training team, education co‑ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship.
We fully support disabled candidates and those with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. For details on how NHS Scotland Boards check this and on your responsibilities, see further information for this vacancy.
Post holders must have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before beginning in post.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If it is assessed as a regulated role, your appointment will be subject to PVG Scheme requirements. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For further details, visit the appropriate resource.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have any questions, please contact Craig Stenhouse at 07713081888 or email craig.stenhouse@nhs.scot.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce, eliminating unlawful discrimination and ensuring our workforce is truly representative. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Hospital and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr