Charge Nurse - Emergency Department

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Applications are invited for two Permanent Band 6 Charge Nurses in the Emergency Department at Borders General Hospital, 2 x 34.5 hour posts. This role is working within a small team of other Band 6 Charge Nurses and the Senior Charge Nurse. Experience in Emergency Nursing is essential, with 5 years post registration experience and a minimum of 3 years experience in an Emergency Department both essential. The role involves supporting and developing Band 5 and HCSW in the Department and deputising for the Senior Charge Nurse when she is unavailable. The Department is a Trauma Unit and also receives all speciality groups, including Paediatrics. This is a busy, fast paced environment with an unpredictable work load so being able to adapt at fast pace is vital. The Department receives anything from 80 to over 100 patients per day, roughly 30,000 attendees per year. There is a requirement to work both nights and days and weekends.

Informal enquiries to

Lesley Anderson

Senior Charge Nurse

Emergency Department, Borders General Hospital.

01896 826987

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

*Please note: As this is a part time post the salary shown will be pro rata*

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period, for which you would be paid, until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Hiring Manager.

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.