Registered Adult 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.
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/
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:
How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers
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 Adult Nurses. We have a range of specialities and services, covering a large geographical area.
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.
Current Vacancies:
1. Western General Hospital - Medical Assessment Unit (Part-time 22.5 hours)
2. Western General Hospital - Urology - Ward 56 (Part-time 23 hours)
3. Western General Hospital - Main Theatres
4. West Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership - District Nursing (Fixed-term 52 weeks)
5. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Orthopaedics - Ward 108
6. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Acute Medical Unit
7. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Interface Unit (Fixed Term 12 months - Part-time 23 hours)
8. Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - General Medicine - Ward 207 (Part-time 14 hours)
9. St John's Hospital - Emergency Department (Part-time 34.5 hours)
10. St John's Hospital - Laser Suite (Part-time 25 hours)
11. East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership - District Nursing Evening Service (Part-time 15 hours)
12. East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership - Primary Care Vaccination Team (Part-time 18.3 hours)
13. East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership - Childhood Immunisation Team (Part-time 29.7 hours)
14. East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership - Hospital at Home (Fixed term 10-12 months)
15. East Lothian Community Hospital - Medicine of the Elderly - Ward 1 (Part-time 36 hours)
16. East Lothian Community Hospital - Older People - Ward 4 (Various)
17. East Lothian Community Hospital - Additional Capacity - Ward 5 (Various)
18. Edinburgh - CTAC
19. Edinburgh - District Nursing (Various)
20. Edinburgh - Primary Care Nurse
21. Edinburgh - Fillieside Ward - Findlay House
22. Care Homes - Royston Court Care Home
23. Care Home - North Merchiston Care Home
Please note that the list is subject to constant change. When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference.
If you would like to have an informal visit or have a tour of any of our areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you: loth.genericrecruitment@nhs.scot
If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 5 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process.
To find out more about the internal transfer process please click on the link below:
http://intranet.lothian.scot.nhs.uk/Directory/GenericRecruitment/Pages/Internal-Transfers.aspx
If you would like to arrange a stay and grow conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please click on the link below:
Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)
Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on Thursday 15th May at Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: Who We Are – NHS Lothian Careers
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