215265 R1 (SM) Deputy Charge Nurse

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is looking for a motivated Deputy Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at St John's Hospital in Edinburgh. The role emphasizes leadership in patient care, staff management, and high-quality care delivery. The organization values diversity and offers strong clinical education and development opportunities.

Benefits

Clinical Education

Leadership Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires PVG Scheme membership.
• Experience in managing staff and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in patient care and manages staff.
• Assesses care needs and evaluates care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Clinical Governance

Job description

Job Title: Deputy Charge Nurse, Edinburgh

Organization: NHS Scotland

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ffe228cd39af

Job Views: 4

Posted: 12.05.2025

Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

The position is based at St John's Hospital. NHS Scotland is committed to equality, diversity, and eliminating discrimination. We support disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments. The role requires PVG Scheme membership; if not current, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the level of criminal records check may change for this role, with further details to be confirmed.

The Deputy Charge Nurse provides leadership in patient care, manages staff in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, and supervises care delivery. Responsibilities include assessing care needs, evaluating care plans, and ensuring high-quality care, along with maintaining clinical and staff governance.

For detailed role responsibilities and required skills/experience, please refer to the job description and person specification links. For questions, contact Kim Simpson at 01506 523015 or via email.

NHS Lothian is seeking an inspirational, caring, and motivated Deputy Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at St John's Hospital. We value diversity and inclusivity, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. Our strategic plan emphasizes excellent, compassionate, safe, and effective care, with a focus on developing our nursing workforce's skills and experiences. We offer strong clinical education, induction programmes, and leadership development opportunities.

Our recruitment process is based on values and competencies aligned with our strategic ambitions. We aim for an equitable interview experience, with questions shared in advance. Further information on the application process can be found on the NHS Lothian Careers site.