257081 Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Lothian is recruiting for a Deputy Charge Nurse at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. We are seeking an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our strong, empowered, and highly skilled nursing team.

About the role

A collaborative, person-focused approach is central to delivering high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care. This role aligns with our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan, which outlines our vision, ambitions, and values to enable excellent care for patients and service users while supporting your career development.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can realize their full potential and contribute positively. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

We provide strong foundations in clinical education through our Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, robust induction programs, preceptorship, and leadership development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in alignment with the values and ambitions of our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan.
• Contribute to a collaborative, person-centered approach to care delivery.
• Engage in continuous professional development and leadership growth.

Requirements

• Passion for developing as a leader within NHS Lothian.
• Alignment with the values and ambitions outlined in our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan.
• Relevant permission to work in the UK, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
• PVG Scheme membership/record for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult). If not currently a member, an application to Disclosure Scotland must be made and deemed satisfactory before starting the role.

Recruitment Process

We use a values and competency-based recruitment process linked to the ambitions in our Strategic Plan. Interviews for Nursing and Midwifery roles are aligned with this plan, and we aim to offer an equitable experience by sharing interview questions in advance. A selection of interview questions can be found on our Careers site.

For further details on the role and required skills/experience, refer to the job description and person specification linked on the posting. If you have questions, contact Keira O'Donnell, Senior Charge Nurse, at 0131 312 0242 or keira.o’donnell@nhs.scot.

We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once sufficient applications are received. We fully support disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.