215856 - Deputy Charge Nurse (FWW)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Deputy Charge Nurse for the Emergency Department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The role involves leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and managing departmental responsibilities. Candidates must have significant experience in emergency nursing and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in emergency nursing or relevant specialty required.
• Advanced clinical expertise is necessary.
• Ability to manage a dedicated team delivering high standards of nursing care.

Responsibilities

• Assess care needs and evaluate care plans.
• Manage the department in the absence of a Senior Charge Nurse.
• Supervise and deploy staff effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical expertise

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

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215856 - Deputy Charge Nurse (FWW), Edinburgh

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh

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.

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

Band 6 Emergency Department Deputy Charge Nurse

Two exciting opportunities have arisen to join our Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse Team within the Emergency Department. As a Deputy Charge Nurse working within the Emergency Department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for assessing care needs, evaluating care plans, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care to patients. In the absence of a Senior Charge Nurse, you will have ongoing responsibility for managing the department, including supervising and deploying staff.

The post holder is responsible and accountable for maintaining clinical and staff governance. You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and support staff development with clinical expertise. You must be able to work effectively under pressure without compromising standards of care and professionalism.

Advanced clinical expertise is required, and participation in research and audit projects is encouraged. The role offers excellent managerial support and professional development opportunities.

You should demonstrate the ability to manage a dedicated team delivering nursing care of the highest standards while working under pressure. Significant post-qualification experience in emergency nursing or a relevant specialty is essential.

Hours: 37 hours per week, working rotational shifts over 7 days, including days and nights (12.5-hour shifts).

This position requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not currently a PVG member for the relevant regulatory group, an application must be made to Disclosure Scotland and approved before starting.

For more information about the role, skills, and experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. For questions, contact SCN Nadine Somerville or Kerry Mackay at 0131 2421330.