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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.
Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference for patients and staff at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin (DGH)? Do you lead with inspiration and put people at the centre of your work?
The DGH Hospital Leadership Team is looking for a permanent Deputy Chief Nurse. We are seeking an exceptional leader whose compassion and values align with our commitment to safety and wellbeing, delivered through effective collaboration and partnership working across the whole system. One day per week (flexible) will be dedicated to working with the Maternity Collaborative to ensure nursing is fully engaged and committed to implementing Maternity Model 6.
This role requires outstanding skills and the ability to thrive in a complex organisational environment. You will be an accomplished, credible leader with energy and passion, able to engage, inspire, and motivate staff. You must hold a current NMC registration and demonstrate a proven track record of success in previous roles.
You will foster a strong, people-focused culture that encourages and nurtures talent. At DGH, our dedicated staff operate in a fast-paced environment, and the successful candidate will bring the skill and vision to maintain a first-class nursing service, with a positive attitude focused on delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
The post holder will work closely with the Chief Nurse, General Manager, Clinical Directors, Service Teams, and Maternity Collaborative. Collaboration with NHS Grampian Acute Sector and Health & Social Care Moray leadership teams is essential, supporting the integration of clinical pathways to ensure equitable access to high-quality care for all Grampian residents.
This pivotal role provides professional and operational leadership to nursing teams, ensuring the highest standards of practice and the delivery of safe, effective, person-centred care, while offering assurance to the Chief Nurse and the organisation.
Applicants should be educated to MSc level (or equivalent), with substantial post-registration experience in clinical and leadership roles, and a strong background in change management.
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 9 February 2026.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Helen Chisholm, Chief Nurse, tel 07483 363288 or helen.chisholm1@nhs.scot
Interview date: Friday 6th March 2026.
Please ensure that the address you provide on your application form is your current place of residence for your present workplace, and that your identification confirms this address.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
As from 1/4/26, 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. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.
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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
