215265 R1 (SM) Deputy Charge Nurse

TN United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at St John's Hospital. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational leader, committed to delivering compassionate and effective patient care while supporting a diverse nursing team. This role involves managerial responsibilities, staff supervision, and ensuring high standards of care in line with NHS values.

Qualifications

• Provides leadership for patient care and staff supervision.
• Assesses care needs and evaluates care plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high-quality care delivery and maintains clinical governance.
• Manages staff deployment in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Motivation

Job description

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215265 R1 (SM) Deputy Charge Nurse, Livingston

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Livingston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

Job Description:

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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

This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the role is assessed as 'regulated', joining the PVG Scheme is mandatory. Changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

The post holder provides leadership for patient care within their area, with managerial responsibility in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, including staff supervision and deployment. They will assess care needs, evaluate care plans, and ensure high-quality care delivery, maintaining clinical and staff governance.

For more information on the role and required skills/experience, click the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. For questions, contact Kim Simpson at 01506 523015 or [email protected]

NHS Lothian is recruiting a Deputy Charge Nurse at the Emergency Department, St John's Hospital.

We seek an inspirational, caring, compassionate, and motivated leader to join our skilled nursing team.

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan outlines our vision, ambitions, and values, aiming for excellent, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce with varied skills and experiences, supporting leadership development, clinical education, induction, and preceptorship programs.

Our recruitment process is based on values and competencies aligned with our Strategic Plan. We aim for an equitable interview experience, with questions shared in advance. Sample interview questions are available on our Careers site: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers.