214940 - Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a part-time Deputy Charge Nurse to lead a dedicated nursing team at a prominent children's hospital. This role emphasizes compassionate care and strong leadership, ensuring that every patient receives high-quality, safe, and effective treatment. The organization values diversity and inclusion, actively encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. With a commitment to clinical education and personal development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and their families. Join a team that prioritizes collaboration and excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Inspirational leader with strong clinical education foundations.
• Experience in compassionate care and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a skilled nursing team in providing high-quality care.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive culture within the nursing team.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate Care

Clinical Education

Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Qualification

PVG Scheme Membership

Job description

We are recruiting to the post of Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Lothian is excited to be recruiting a Deputy Charge Nurse at Dalhousie, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People.

We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our strong, empowered, and highly skilled nursing team.

Please note: As this post is part-time, the salary will be pro-rata.

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our Vision, Ambitions, and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also highlights what you can expect from our organization and what you can aspire to in your career development. A collaborative, person-focused approach is central to our goals, ensuring 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 support 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's values and ambitions. We provide strong clinical education foundations through our Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, robust induction programs, and preceptorships, and we support you in building your leadership strengths.

Recruitment process: We use a values and competency-based recruitment process aligned with our Strategic Plan. Interviews are designed to be equitable, with questions shared in advance. Sample interview questions are available on our Careers site: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers.

For more details on the role and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. If you have any questions, contact Claire Sutherland, Senior Charge Nurse, at 0131 312 1336 or via email at [e-mail].

This role requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If you are not currently a PVG member for the relevant regulatory group, you will need to apply through Disclosure Scotland and receive clearance before starting.

We fully support candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment practices.

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity, eliminating discrimination, and ensuring our workforce is representative and respectful. We welcome applications from all sections of society.