255702 (KA) Deputy Charge Nurse
About the role
We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family. Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development.
Our approach
A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution.
What we offer
- Strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team
- Education co-ordinators and robust induction programmes
- Preceptorship support
- Opportunities to build on your leadership strengths
- Commitment to supporting your career development
About you
- Passion for developing as a leader
- Alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan
- Demonstrates caring, compassionate and motivated qualities
Recruitment process
We use a values and competency-based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. Within NHS Lothian, Nursing and Midwifery interviews are linked to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. We aim to offer an equitable experience and are sharing interview questions in advance. A selection of the interview questions can be found on our Careers site: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Kenzie.smith@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk.