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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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.
You will foster a strong, people-focused culture that encourages and nurtures talent. At DGH, our dedicated staff operate in a fast-paced environment, and the successful candidate will bring the skill and vision to maintain a first-class nursing service, with a positive attitude focused on delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
The post holder will work closely with the Chief Nurse, General Manager, Clinical Directors, Service Teams, and Maternity Collaborative. Collaboration with NHS Grampian Acute Sector and Health & Social Care Moray leadership teams is essential, supporting the integration of clinical pathways to ensure equitable access to high-quality care for all Grampian residents.
This pivotal role provides professional and operational leadership to nursing teams, ensuring the highest standards of practice and the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care, while offering assurance to the Chief Nurse and the organisation.
Qualifications
* Educated to MSc level (or equivalent), with substantial post-registration experience in clinical and leadership roles, and a strong background in change management.
How to apply / Additional information
* Interview date: Friday 6 March 2026.
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* Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week from 1/4/26; part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata with a corresponding increase in hourly rate.
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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. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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