248273 Neonatal Deputy Charge Nurse
CompanyNHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
Location
Dumfries, Scotland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At6/2/2026
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Description
Our Neonatal unit consist of 9 cots, 2 ITU/HDU and 7 special care and we are looking for an experienced and motivated Neonatal Deputy Charge Nurse to join our team, with a strong focus on education and staff development. This role is ideal for a neonatal nurse who is passionate about supporting learning, promoting evidence based practice, and helping colleagues grow in confidence and competence.
You will work alongside the Charge Nurse to support the smooth daily running of the Neonatal Unit while acting as a visible clinical leader and role model. A key part of the role is leading education within the unitproviding teaching, supervision, mentorship, and ensuring high quality learning experiences for students, new staff, and those progressing through neonatal competencies. You will champion continuous development, contribute to induction and training programmes, and help shape our approach to staff learning and clinical excellence.
We are seeking someone who is approachable, supportive, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering safe, compassionate, family centred neonatal care. You should have substantial neonatal experience and ideally hold or be working towards relevant teaching or mentorship qualifications.
Candidates would be expected to hold Neonatal Nurse Quality in Service (QIS) Certificate.
If you are enthusiastic about developing others and contributing to a positive, forward thinking neonatal service, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal enquiries to - Becky.mcknight@nhs.scot
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INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages
You will work alongside the Charge Nurse to support the smooth daily running of the Neonatal Unit while acting as a visible clinical leader and role model. A key part of the role is leading education within the unitproviding teaching, supervision, mentorship, and ensuring high quality learning experiences for students, new staff, and those progressing through neonatal competencies. You will champion continuous development, contribute to induction and training programmes, and help shape our approach to staff learning and clinical excellence.
We are seeking someone who is approachable, supportive, knowledgeable, and committed to delivering safe, compassionate, family centred neonatal care. You should have substantial neonatal experience and ideally hold or be working towards relevant teaching or mentorship qualifications.
Candidates would be expected to hold Neonatal Nurse Quality in Service (QIS) Certificate.
If you are enthusiastic about developing others and contributing to a positive, forward thinking neonatal service, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Informal enquiries to - Becky.mcknight@nhs.scot
If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa
INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages
APPLICATION PROCESS -
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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
PUBLIC PROTECTION
Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
Additional Information For International Candidates
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
WORK VISA
If You Require a Work Visa, Please Check To See If You And The Vacancy You Are Applying For Are Eligible By Visiting The Home Office Website
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).