214416 - Deputy Charge Nurse (FWW)

NHS National Services Scotland; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate and motivated Deputy Charge Nurse. This role emphasizes leadership and a person-centered approach, ensuring high-quality care for patients. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization values applicants from all backgrounds. You will receive strong clinical education and support for your leadership development. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and contribute to a collaborative and caring environment.

Qualifications

• Inspirational leader with a focus on compassionate care.
• Strong clinical education and leadership development support.

Responsibilities

• Join a skilled nursing team as a Deputy Charge Nurse.
• Promote high-quality, safe, and effective patient care.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate Care

Clinical Education

Person-Centered Approach

Education

Nursing Degree

PVG Scheme Membership

Job description

Introduction

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

We support disabled candidates, as well as those with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent, by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Important Notice

Please note: We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage you to complete and submit your application early.

About the Role

NHS Lothian is recruiting for a Deputy Charge Nurse position. We seek an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our skilled nursing team.

Our Vision and Values

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our vision, ambitions, and values that support excellent care for patients and service users. It highlights what you can expect from our organization and opportunities for your career development. We prioritize a collaborative, person-centered approach to deliver high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture for our staff and service users. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities and aim to develop a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences. We value your passion for leadership and alignment with our Strategic Plan's values and ambitions.

Development and Recruitment Process

We provide strong clinical education through our Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, robust induction programs, and preceptorship. We also support your leadership development.

Our recruitment process is based on values and competencies aligned with our Strategic Plan. Interviews are linked to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan, and we aim to provide an equitable experience, sharing interview questions in advance. Sample questions can be found on our Careers site: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers.

Additional Requirements

This role requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a member, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in the role.

Contact Information

For more details about the role and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification available via the links at the bottom of the screen. If you have questions, contact Laureen Gray at [e-mail].