About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

• Professional and clinical lead for nursing/midwifery services, within area of responsibility and as required across NHS Lanarkshire.
• Expert practitioner providing professional leadership, support and advice within the multi-disciplinary team across NHS Lanarkshire.
• Lead the development and implementation of a programme of clinical audit and research activity within the context of clinical governance.
• Responsible for auditing, evaluating, implementing and monitoring clinical standards, and give advice, support, and contribute to the education of staff, as appropriate, within area of responsibility.
• Carry out all relevant forms of nursing/midwifery care. Demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered and/or unregistered staff, as well as student nurses.

In this key role, you will:

In the broadest context:

• 50% of area of responsibility focuses on providing advice, support and resolution of workforce related issues on a regular basis.
• 25% of the post holder’s work will be assigned to reviewing, developing and evaluating nursing/midwifery services.
• 25% of the post holder’s work will be direct clinical leadership, supervision and support of all grades of nursing/midwifery staff within area of responsibility.

Clinical Leadership

• Provide professional nursing/midwifery and clinical advice and support to the Associate Director of Nursing / Chief of Nursing Services / Chief of Midwifery Services, Site Director / General Manager, Medical Director, Clinical Directors/ Lead and Service Managers.
• Lead in planning, priority setting and decision making to ensure that patient care and organisational goals are met.
• Develop strategies and operational plans to support and meet changing operational service requirements.
• Lead and/or contribute to the development and implementation of clinical guidelines, policies and procedures across area of responsibility and NHS Lanarkshire level.

What You'll Bring:

• Registered Nurse/Midwife/ ODP with valid NMC/HCPC Registration
• Educated to/working towards/operating at Masters Level
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of NHS Scotland’s Leadership Qualities framework or equivalent framework
• Management knowledge gained through experience and continuous professional development

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Craig Kingstree, Chief of Nursing Services, on craig.kingstree@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Stephanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on stephanie.mcneill@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, right‑to‑work requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.