Chief Nurse Band B8C

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Renfrewshire is seeking a Chief Nurse to shape the future of integrated health and social care. This senior role involves leading transformational change to improve lives across diverse services. Ideal candidates will possess first-level NMC registration and relevant qualifications, with proven senior leadership experience. Join a dynamic team dedicated to tackling health inequalities and fostering excellence in care.

Benefits

Commitment to diversity

Forces Friendly Employer

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior clinical leadership and strategic service development.
• A deep commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving population wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformational change and improve lives in health and social care.
• Ensure safe, person-centred care across diverse services.

Skills

First-level NMC registration

Senior clinical leadership experience

Commitment to tackling health inequalities

Ability to inspire and collaborate

Education

Relevant degree or master's qualification

Job description

Are you a visionary nurse leader ready to shape the future of integrated health and social care? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde invites you to bring your passion, strategic insight, and compassionate leadership to the role of Chief Nurse for Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to lead transformational change, improve lives, and make a lasting impact on communities across Renfrewshire. As the most senior nurse in the HSCP, you’ll be at the heart of strategic planning, clinical governance, and workforce development, ensuring safe, person‑centred care across diverse services including adult nursing, mental health, children’s services, and primary care.

You’ll work alongside a strong, multidisciplinary team and contribute to national policy, while also shaping local services that truly matter. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose, drive innovation, and be a catalyst for excellence in care.

We’re Looking For a Dynamic, Forward‑thinking Leader With

• First‑level NMC registration and a relevant degree or master’s qualification
• Proven experience in senior clinical leadership and strategic service development
• A deep commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving population wellbeing
• The ability to inspire, influence, and collaborate across organisational boundaries

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of integrated health and social care in one of the UK’s highest performing and most dynamic health and care systems to improve outcomes for adults, children, and families across Renfrewshire and beyond. You will be part of an ambitious team driving improvement across Renfrewshire, ensuring that nursing is at the heart of a modern health and care system focused on people, partnerships, prevention and performance.

For An Informal Discussion Please Contact

Billy McClean, Chief Officer
Telephone No: 07779919881
Email: [e-mail]

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.