215265 R1 (SM) Deputy Charge Nurse

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a compassionate and motivated Deputy Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department. This role involves leading patient care, supervising staff, and ensuring high-quality care delivery within a multidisciplinary team. The organization is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture while supporting your development as a leader. With strong clinical education and leadership development opportunities, this position is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care leadership and management.
• Ability to assess care needs and evaluate care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for patient care and manage staff deployment.
• Ensure high-quality care delivery and maintain clinical governance.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care Management

Clinical Governance

Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration

Education

Nursing Degree

Registered Nurse Qualification

Job description

Introduction

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Our goal is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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

Legal and Regulatory Requirements

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult), an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting in the role.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, the level of criminal records check may change. If the role is classified as a "regulated role," appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any updates will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more information, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

Role Responsibilities

The post holder provides leadership for patient care within their area of responsibility. They have managerial responsibility in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, including staff supervision and deployment. As part of a multidisciplinary team, they are responsible for assessing care needs, evaluating care plans, and ensuring high-quality care delivery. The post holder is accountable for maintaining clinical and staff governance.

Additional Information

For detailed role responsibilities and required skills/experience, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. For questions, contact Kim Simpson at 01506 523015 or [e-mail].

About NHS Lothian

We are recruiting a Deputy Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at St John's Hospital. We seek an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our skilled nursing team.

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our vision, ambitions, and values to deliver excellent, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture, supporting your development as a leader, and building a workforce with diverse skills and experiences. We offer strong clinical education, robust induction programmes, and leadership development opportunities.

Recruitment Process

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