Charge Nurse

NHS Tayside; Dundee; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee is seeking a Senior Registered Nurse to join the Trauma & Orthopaedics department (Ward 18). This permanent role is 36 hours per week on a day/night rotation, at Band 6 level. You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 of the UK NMC and bring extensive acute orthopaedic experience.

The post offers development opportunities, professional training, and a supportive team in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

Qualifications

• Must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 of the UK NMC register.
• Senior Registered Nurse level with experience in acute orthopaedic care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality trauma and orthopaedic care within Ward 18 at Ninewells Hospital.
• Maintain and develop clinical skills; participate in professional development and training.
• Be part of a dynamic, supportive team delivering redesigned trauma care.

Job description

• Job reference: 261937
• Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
• Job closing date: 22/10/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Ninewells Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 08/10/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
• Department: Trauma and Orthopaedics - Ward 18

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Are you looking for a new challenge and opportunity as part of the team redesigning and delivering trauma care within the Trauma & Orthopaedic department.

If so, this is your chance to be part of something new and exciting which is integral to how the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, NHS Tayside, work together to redesign care for trauma patients.

We will invest in your development and support you in becoming the best you can be;

• A commitment to help you learn, develop and grow your career with us
• An opportunity to maintain and develop your clinical skills
• Professional development and training
• The chance to be part of a, dynamic and supportive team.

This post requires the successful candidate to have excellent organisational and communication You must be working at Senior Registered Nurse level and have experience of working at high levels of clinical expertise within an acute orthopaedic clinical area.

You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 of the UK NMC register.

Informal enquiries to Senior Charge Nurse, Caroline Stewart, 01382 660111 ext. 35373 or at [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 36 per week - day/night rotation

If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside

NHS Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.