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Job reference: 173930
Salary: Band 8C (£79,466 - £85,181)
Job closing date: 03/01/2024
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: The State Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 20/12/2023
Employer (NHS Board): The State Hospital
Department: Nursing Directorate

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Associate Director of Nursing

AfC Band 8c (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,591.56 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £3,819.96 per annum (pro rata)

37.5 Hours

Contract Duration – Permanent

Post Details – Associate Director of Nursing is a senior leadership position within the nursing Directorate and post holder will be direct deputy to the Director of Nursing and Operations.

Experience – The post holder will demonstrate an ability to provide professional leadership/management at service and directorate level. Have some experience in policy development, service change and improvement. In addition, an ability to represent the nursing profession and the organisation at a strategic level both locally and nationally.

Closing Date –  The closing date for applications is 3rd Jan 2024 For an informal discussion please contact Karen McCaffrey, Director of Nursing and Operations on 07825316124


Interview Date – Interviews will take place on the 11th Jan 2024

Further Information - If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements.

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.


The State Hospital is not licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.

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