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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.
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
The Deputy Associate Nurse Director is responsible with the Associate Nurse Director for achieving and maintaining the highest standard of clinical care by providing leadership to the nursing staff in the Diagnostics, Anaesthetics, Theatres and Critical Care Directorate (DATCC). Participate as a member of the Senior Clinical Management Team to contribute to the delivery of safe, timely value-added care within the DATCC pan-Lothian services. Ensure the delivery and standards of nursing care provided to patients is compliant with national and local policies and guidelines for professional practice and conduct whilst influencing future service improvement and delivery and nursing strategy.
With the Associate Nurse Director lead the assurance of child protection, adult support and protection and accountable for ensuring systems are in place to maintain compliance with legislation, guidance and standards.
To lead on a portfolio of projects and workstreams as delegated from the Associate Nurse Director, using quality improvement methodologies to support the redesign of nursing services, ensuring effective person centred care and governance
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Jane McNulty on 0131 242 3140 / 07800821648 or email jane.mcnulty@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk