246328 (MG) Clinical Lead 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Role NHS Lothian is recruiting to a Clinical Lead Nurse at Western General Hospital. Interviews will take place on Monday 11th May at the Western General Hospital. Candidates are asked to prepare a 5-minute presentation on: “The role of the Lead ANP - supporting the development of the ANP workforce and future of SDEC as part of a Front Medicine Service.

Discuss training support and your vision for the service”. We are looking for an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join our strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family. Our vision, ambitions and values enable excellent care for our patients and service users.

We aim for a collaborative, person-focused approach to deliver high quality, compassionate, safe and effective care. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture and to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce with diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader and alignment with our Strategic Plan.

We provide clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, education co-ordinators, induction programmes and preceptorship and work with you to build leadership strengths. Guidance for Applicants Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically. Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.

Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute.

We want to understand you, not an AI tool. As from 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata.

There will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected. 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 complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this can be found in the vacancy information. This post requires PVG Scheme membership/record. If not current, an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland before starting.

For further information on the role and required skills/experience, click the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If you have questions, please contact. #J-18808-Ljbffr