213667 (SM) Deputy Charge Nurse

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare organization is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse to join their empowered nursing team. This role emphasizes compassionate care and leadership, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. Successful candidates will benefit from robust clinical education and training programs, ensuring professional growth. The organization values a collaborative approach to provide excellent care for patients, making this an exciting opportunity for those passionate about nursing and leadership. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and enhancing the quality of care.

Qualifications

• Inspirational leader with a passion for compassionate care.
• Commitment to professional growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centered nursing care.
• Support the development of a diverse nursing workforce.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate Care

Clinical Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree

PVG Scheme Membership

Job description

Job Details

Position: Deputy Charge Nurse

Location: Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Organization: NHS Lothian

Job Description

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim to build a workforce that is truly representative, where every employee feels respected and empowered to perform at their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

We are recruiting for a Deputy Charge Nurse position at Western General Hospital. We seek an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our strong, empowered, and highly skilled nursing team.

Our organization is guided by our Vision, Ambitions, and Values, which enable us to provide excellent care for our patients and service users. We emphasize a collaborative, person-centered approach to ensure high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences.

We value your passion for leadership and your alignment with our Strategic Plan. We provide robust clinical education, training programs, induction, and preceptorship to support your professional growth.

Recruitment Process

Our recruitment is based on values and competencies aligned with our Strategic Plan. Interviews are designed to be equitable, with questions shared in advance. Please review the sample interview questions on our Careers site.

Note: Due to high interest, the vacancy may close early once enough applications are received. Early submission is encouraged, and late applications cannot be accepted.

Applicants will receive notifications via the email provided; please check your Junk/Spam folders.

We support disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, and neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Additional Requirements

This position requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member, an application must be made through Disclosure Scotland and approved before starting.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the level of criminal records check may change. If the role is classified as a