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.
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.
The use of the term “Senior” or “Junior” in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age. As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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 Visa and Immigrations 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.
Responsibilities and expectations
* We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family.
* Recruitment process: we use a values and competency-based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. Within NHS Lothian, Nursing and Midwifery interviews are linked to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. We aim to offer an equitable experience and share interview questions in advance. A selection of the interview questions can be found on our Careers site.
* For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, refer to the job description and person specification via the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have questions, please contact Penny Clarke.
* PVG Scheme: this post requires PVG membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application to Disclosure Scotland must be made and deemed satisfactory before starting.
Qualifications and essentials
* Demonstrated ability to lead in a nursing and midwifery context with a focus on high-quality, compassionate care.
* Commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture with alignment to the organisation’s Strategic Plan and values.
* Experience with education, induction programmes and preceptorship in clinical education.
Additional information
* Reference: 245741
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Posted On: 27 May 2026
* Closing Date: 10/06/2026
* How To Apply: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=256139&source=JobTrainRSSFeed
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