NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen within Ward B for a permanent Band 6 Deputy Charge Nurse. 

Ward B is an extremely busy acute medical ward, that comprises of 14 acute medical beds and 4 high dependency beds.

The Deputy Charge Nurse post is an integral role within the Unit and is essential for providing support for both the staff and the Charge Nurse.  This is an excellent development opportunity.

In the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse, the Deputy Charge Nurse leads, manages, develops and has responsibility for the nursing team in order to deliver high standards of care with the appropriate skills, using available resources effectively.

You will have robust clinical skills and knowledge, a commitment to life-long learning/teaching and an enthusiastic and innovative approach to service development. 

Evidence of professional development is essential with experience of similar roles highly desirable. 

You should be a certified ALS provider or committed to complete course.

You will be expected to produce a short presentation at interview (no longer than 10 minutes) – in a format of your choice – there will be intranet/email access, USB sticks must be NHS approved encrypted.

PRESENTATION TITLE:  Leadership and Team building

Informal Enquiries:
Isla Danson
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 01631788952

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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