Lead Nurse for Scotland

5 days ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Scottish Government Full time
Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Nursing Officer to lead the nursing profession across Scotland. As a key member of the senior leadership team within Health and Social Care, you will be responsible for providing professional leadership to nurses and midwives across Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide high-profile leadership of the nursing profession, focusing on our recovery and reform agenda for health and care services.
  • Work in partnership with other Chief Professional Officers and Health and Social Care Directors to ensure the safe delivery of services and reduction of health inequalities.
  • Engage with and influence solutions to safe, sustainable staffing, delayed discharges, community packages of care, and overall service pressures.
  • Work closely with the Director of Workforce to identify synergies and improved ways of working across teams.

Requirements:

  • Be a suitably qualified nursing professional, fully registered in the UK with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
  • Have experience in a senior leadership role within the health and social care sector.
  • Be able to provide cohesive clinical advice to support officials and Ministers.
  • Be able to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, including NHS Boards, the National Care Service, and professional organizations.


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