261042 (SNIS) Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist - Tissue Viability Service

About the role

NHS Lothian is recruiting a Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist – Tissue Viability Service at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. The post seeks an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join a strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family. The Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out the Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care, and a collaborative, person‑focused approach is central to delivering high‑quality, compassionate, safe and effective care. NHS Lothian is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can realise their full potential and make a positive contribution, and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and communities.

Responsibilities

• Act as an inspirational, caring and compassionate leader within the nursing team.
• Adopt a collaborative, person‑focused approach to deliver high‑quality, compassionate, safe and effective care.
• Support the development of the nursing and midwifery workforce.
• Work with the Clinical Education and Training team, education coordinators, and deliver robust induction programmes and preceptorship.
• Help build leadership strengths across the team.

Requirements

• Hold a current PVG Scheme membership/record (or be willing to obtain one through Disclosure Scotland).
• Demonstrate a passion for developing as a leader within NHS Lothian.
• Show alignment with the values and ambitions set out in the Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan.

Benefits

• Access to clinical education and training support from the Clinical Education and Training team and education coordinators.
• Participation in robust induction programmes and preceptorship.
• Opportunities to build leadership strengths and progress your career.
• Work within a diverse, inclusive culture that