Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/
Recruitment process We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions:
How to Apply NHS Lothian Careers
NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.
NHS Lothian are recruiting Registered Adult Nurses. We have a range of specialities and services, covering a large geographical area.
Working in NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, you will have the opportunity for ongoing training, career development and progression opportunities.
Current Vacancies:
All posts are we are looking for candidates with post registration experience. This includes having a valid NMC Pin.
Acute Medical Unit (Full-time - Fixed Term 12 months/6months) - Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Ward 41, OPAT (28 hours, Fixed Term 12 months) - Western General Hospital
Endoscopy Unit (Full-time) - Western General Hospital
Ward 4, Rehabilitation (18 hours) - East Lothian Community Hospital
District Nursing, West (Full-time) - East Lothian Partnership
PCIP, Community Treatment and Care (Full-time, 18.5 hours) - Edinburgh Partnership
Adults with Complex and Exceptional Needs, District Nursing (Full-time, Fixed Term 12 months) - Midlothian Partnership
HMP Addiewell (Full-time, Fixed Term 18 months) - REAS
HMP Edinburgh (24 hours, Fixed Term 18 months) - REAS
Please note that the list is subject to constant change. When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference.
For more information on the vacancies available, please see the attached flyers below with contact details for the clinical areas.
If you would like to have an informal, visit or have a tour of any of our areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you: [email protected]
If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 5 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process.
To find out more about the internal transfer process please click on the link below:
http://intranet.lothian.scot.nhs.uk/Directory/GenericRecruitment/Pages/Internal-Transfers.aspx
Your Application
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If you would like to arrange a stay and grow conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please clink on the link below:
Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)
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.
Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on the 21st July 2026 at Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: Who We Are NHS Lothian Careers
