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NHS Scotland Nursing Leadership Opportunity: Senior Charge Nurse in Acute Medicine Ward
About the Role
NHS Scotland is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce, eliminating discrimination, and ensuring employees feel valued and empowered. If you are passionate about leadership development and aligned with our vision for excellent care, we encourage you to apply.
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We are seeking an inspirational nursing leader—someone who is caring, compassionate, driven, and ready to elevate those around you. This role welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and communities, including those from underrepresented groups.
Our nursing workforce thrives through collaboration, linking clinical excellence with a person-centred approach. At the heart of our ambition is delivering high-quality, compassionate, safe, and effective care. We aim to foster a diverse and inclusive culture, ensuring every staff member can contribute their best while growing professionally.
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Nurses and midwives in NHS Lothian undergo leadership development through clinical education, robust induction programmes, preceptorship, and alignment with the Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. This role offers rich opportunities to strengthen your leadership strengths while supporting the needs of our patients and team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent clinical leadership and operational management in an acute medicine ward setting
- Champion compassionate, person-focused care with commitment to NHS Scotland’s values
- Develop and empower nursing staff through professional growth initiatives
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver-care that is safe, high-quality, and effective
- Drive positive change and innovation in practice
Competency-Based Recruitment
The selection process aligns with our strategic ambitions and is values-driven. Nursing & midwifery interviews link directly to our Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan. Interview questions are shared in advance to help ensure an equitable and transparent experience.
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Preview a selection of likely interview questions on our [NHS Lothian Careers portal](link not included).
Documents Required and Pre-Employment Screening
To commence this role, you must meet the following:
- Valid PVG (Protective Vulnerable Groups) Scheme membership/record for either adult or child worker status (an application may be needed if you lose eligibility).
- Successful Disclosure Scotland verification.
See the detailed [job description] and person specification for full requirements.
Need Further Information?
Contact us for queries: Lynsey McLean 01506 282845
Benefits
This role joins an organisation dedicated to:
- supporting diverse talent through inclusive leadership strategies;
- offering transformational career growth in nursing/midwifery;
- providing strong clinical education with training and development pathways.
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