NHSL 185615 Senior Charge Nurse

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.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. 

The use of the term Senior or Junior in this post refers only to the level of experience and responsibility required for this post rather than age.   As such, applications from people of all ages are welcomed, subject to meeting the relevant criteria.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our expanding Band 7 Senior Charge Nurse Team within the Emergency Department.  As a Senior Charge Nurse working within the Emergency Department at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, you will have clinical, professional and managerial responsibility on a 24-hour basis including all clinical and governance issues.  You will provide strong leadership, excellent communication skills and have the ability to develop and support staff with clinical expertise.  You will be expected to function effectively under pressure without compromising basic standards of care and professionalism.

You must have advanced clinical expertise and be willing to participate in research and audit projects.  In return we will offer you excellent managerial support and commitment to your professional development.

You will be able to demonstrate that you can manage a dedicated team to deliver nursing care of the highest standards to our patients, while working under pressure.  Considerable post-qualification experience in emergency/acute nursing is essential.

Hours: 37 hours per week - working rotational shift pattern over 7 days including both days and nights (12.5 hour shifts)

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Ray Middlemiss on  or ray.middlemiss2@nhs.scot