Deputy Charge Nurse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Charge Nurse based at University Hospital Ayr. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Location: University Hospital Ayr
Department: Emergency Department
Hours: 36 hours per week, working a shift pattern of days/night rotation over 7 days
Salary: Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Note: This post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

What you will do
You will be responsible for co-ordinating the department in the absence of the Senior Charge Nurse.

To undertake this role you must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills with nursing colleagues and members of the multi-disciplinary team. You will be instrumental in ensuring a continuum of service delivery by responding to the many challenges presented on a daily basis on maintaining safe, effective, person-centred care.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required
You will be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration with 3 years Emergency Nursing Experience at band 5. Evidence of team working skills with ability to work using own initiative. Effective listening and interpersonal skills and time management/management skills.

Contact
Senior Charge Nurses Sadie Wilson/Rosemary Murray/Sharon Deans on 01292 614522.

Right to Work
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

Additional Information for Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
• Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.