231298 Deputy Nurse Director

NHS National Services Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Dumfries is seeking a Deputy Nurse Director to lead nursing portfolios and enhance public health contributions. This role demands a registered Nurse leader with a track record of professional and clinical leadership. Responsibilities include championing patient safety and collaborating with various partners to improve patient experiences. Don't miss your chance to influence the future of nursing. Apply today!

Benefits

Free unlimited parking at hospital sites

Support for diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Must be a high-calibre Nurse leader with diverse experience.
• Demonstrated ability in professional and clinical leadership.
• Capacity to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop multiple portfolios in nursing.
• Enhance the nursing and midwifery contributions to public health.
• Champion the patient experience agenda and patient safety.

Skills

Leadership

Professionalism

Patient safety advocacy

Education

Registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council

Job description

An exciting job opportunity is available in NHS Dumfries and Galloway for a Deputy Nurse Director.

Join our dynamic team as the Deputy Nurse Director and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Nursing!

We are seeking a professional Nurse leader who is currently registered with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council and one who can evidence a career of rich varied set of knowledge, experience and skills that make you ready to take on such a significant role. You will be a driving force behind professional and clinical leadership, spearheading patient safety, and championing the patient experience agenda.

This is your chance to lead and develop multiple exciting portfolios, making a significant impact on the Health and Social care landscape. As an autonomous, self-motivated individual, you'll be aligned with our core NHS values and possess the enthusiasm to influence positive change. Bring your innovative mindset and enjoy the challenge of collaborating closely with colleagues, senior managers, board members, and various partners across diverse services.

Your role will extend beyond traditional boundaries as you work with partner agencies to enhance the nursing and midwifery contribution to public health and community planning. If you're a high-calibre professional ready to make a difference, we invite you to apply. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of nursing leadership, where your passion, expertise, and commitment will be celebrated and valued. Don't miss out on this chance to shape the future of Nursing with us. Apply now and let your career soar to new heights!

Assessment Centre will run on the 4th and 5th December 2025 - shortlisted candidates should be able to attend Dumfries in person for both dates

Informal enquiries are welcome, please contact Mark Kelly, Nurse Director - [e-mail] or Tel: [phone]

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

APPLICATION PROCESS - https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/

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• Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND – Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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. To this end, NHS Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATES

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).