257154 (LF) Deputy Charge Nurse

NHS Lothian is seeking an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate, and motivated to join our strong, empowered, and highly skilled nursing team at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

About the role

A collaborative, person-focused approach is at the heart of everything we aspire to achieve, delivering care that is high quality, compassionate, safe, and effective. 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 make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and communities.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in alignment with the values and ambitions of our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan.
• Support a collaborative, person-centered approach to deliver high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care.
• Engage in continuous professional development and leadership growth within our nursing team.

Requirements

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
• PVG Scheme membership/record for the required regulatory group (child and/or adult). If not currently a member, an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before starting the role.
• Legal permission to work in the United Kingdom, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

Qualifications

We are interested in your passion for developing as a leader and your alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We value diverse skills and experiences and are committed to supporting your growth.

Benefits

• Strong foundations in clinical education through our Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, and robust induction programs.
• Preceptorship and tailored support to build on your leadership strengths.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates and those with long-term conditions or neurodivergence.

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 at NHS Lothian are aligned with this plan, and we aim to offer an equitable experience by sharing interview questions in advance. A selection of 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 Gail Prentice at gail.prentice@nhs.scot.