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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 Healthcare Support Workers and have opportunities available at Band 3 and Trainee Band 3 levels.
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 preference choice being taken into consideration to match to one of our vacancies.
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who put patients first and who will work within our values. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience.
Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support worker
This role is not an entry level role, and some relevant experience is required. You will be paid at a Band 2 level, while undertaking educational and clinical competencies to enable you to take on the full range of duties within the Band 3 Job descriptions. Following successful completion of the training program you will progress into the Band 3 pay scale, ideally within 9-12 months of starting.
Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker
This role is suitable for someone with experience in healthcare and/or has attained SCQF level 6/7 in a health care related subject. This role encompasses the full duties within the Band 3 Job Description.
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Labour Ward (Various Hours)
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 119, Post Natal Ward (Part-time 23 hours)
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Emergency Department (Various Hours)
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 108, Orthopaedics
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - DCN Theatres
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Acute Medical Unit (Part-time 27.5 hours)
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 111, Cardiothoracic ICU (Part-time 22.41 hours)
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 205, GI & Liver (Various)
Royal Infirmary Hospital - Ward 208 General Medicine (Part-time, 25 hours)
St John's Hospital - Labour Ward
St John's Hospital - Emergency Department (Part-time 34.5 hours)
St John's Hospital - Ward 9, Acute Medicine (Various)
St John's Hospital - Ward 14, Orthopaedic Rehab (Part-time 34.5 hours)
St John's Hospital - Theatres
HMP Edinburgh (Fixed-term, 12 months)
Lothian Unscheduled Care Service (Various)
Western General Hospital - Nurse led Urology Unit (Part-time, 36 hours)
Western General Hospital - Medical Admissions Unit
Western General Hospital - General Medicine
Western General Hospital - Ward 27, Acute Medicine
Western General Hospital - Ward 54, Respiratory (Various)
Western General Hospital - Nurse Led Urology Unit (Part-time 36 hours)
Western General Hospital - Surgical Assessment Unit (9 months fixed term contract)
Edinburgh District Nursing (Various)
Edinburgh Community Mental Health - South East Community Mental Health Team
East Lothian - Hospital to Home
Chalmers Sexual Health Service
Midlothian - Complex & Exceptional Needs Service (ACENS) (12 month fixed term contract)
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion - Ward E2 - temporarily based at St John's Hospital
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Outreach Service - Based in Scottish Borders
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Dalhousie, Medical (Fixed-term 9 months)
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Calareidh (Fixed-term 12 months)
Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Ritson Clinic
Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Orchard Clinic
Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Ritson Clinic
St John's Hospital - Ward 3, Older People's Mental Health
Tippethill - Baillie Ward
Edinburgh - Hospital At Home (Liberton Hospital)
Lauriston Building - Dermatology (Part-time 30 hours)
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.
For more information on the vacancies available, please see the attached flyers below with contact details for the clinical areas.
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
For more information on NHS Lothian careers please visit our careers website : https://careers.nhslothian.scot/nursing-and-midwifery/
If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 3 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:
Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies (scot.nhs.uk)
If you would like to arrange a careers 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 29/04/2025 at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh.
Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: https://careers.nhslothian.scot/acute-specialist-nurses/who-we-are/
**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**
Please note that this advert is for substantive posts only and not the staff bank.