Registered Children’s Nurses
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
Recruitment process – We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions:
NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.
NHS Lothian are recruiting Registered Children’s Nurses – we are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, motivated individuals, who put patients at the forefront of everything. This advert is for Registered Children's Nurses only and Newly Qualified Nurses will not be eligible.
Current Vacancies :
Plastic Dressing Clinic - Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (Fixed term 12 months, Part-time 27.75 hours)
Dunvegan, Surgical Ward - Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (Fixed term 9 months, Part-time 34 hours)
School Nursing Service - Edinburgh (Term time, Part-time 25 hours)
Please note that these vacancies are subject to change and available vacancies will be discussed at interview.
Working in NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, you will have the opportunity for ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities.
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