Chief Nursing Officer for Scotland

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Scottish Government Full time

Role Overview

The Scottish Government invites applications from suitably qualified nursing professionals for the position of Chief Nursing Officer. This is a Director (SCS 2) level role based in Edinburgh with some travel required.

As a member of the Health and Social Care Management Board, the Chief Nursing Officer will provide leadership of the Nursing & Midwifery professions across the Health and Social Care System in Scotland, and within the Scottish Government.

The postholder will be highly visible at a senior level within the Scottish Government, and externally working with leaders across NHS Boards, the National Care Service, Scottish Universities and Colleges, the Council of Deans, Trade Unions, Professional Organisations, Integrated Joint Boards, care providers, and other partners to support the achievement of Scottish Government priorities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide high profile and visible leadership of the professions across Scotland, focusing on our recovery and reform agenda for health and care services.
  • Work in partnership with other Chief Professional Officers, and other Health and Social Care Directors to ensure the safe delivery of services and the reduction of health inequalities.
  • Engage with and be influential on solutions to safe, sustainable, staffing; key workforce policies; delayed discharges; community packages of care; and overall service pressures.

Please see the person specification for further details on the role. The terms and conditions of appointment are explained in the separate document.



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