Nurse Manager, Edinburgh

Nurse Manager – Mental Health Unit

Location: West Lothian

Full-Time, Permanent

We are recruiting an experienced and inspirational Nurse Manager to lead our Mental Health Unit in West Lothian. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity for a registered nurse with strong leadership skills and a passion for high-quality mental health care and clinical governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and operational leadership across the mental health unit
• Ensure the highest standards of safe, effective, and person-centred care
• Lead and oversee clinical governance, including audits, risk management, incident reviews, and quality improvement initiatives
• Manage and develop the nursing workforce, including recruitment, supervision, training, and performance management
• Work closely with the multidisciplinary team to deliver positive patient outcomes
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures

Essential Criteria

• Current NMC registration as RMN, RGN, or RNLD
• Substantial experience within mental health services
• Previous experience in a senior nursing or management role
• Strong understanding and hands-on experience of clinical governance frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Desirable Criteria

• Leadership or management qualification
• Experience within inpatient or specialist mental health settings
• Experience contributing to service development and change management

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000
• Secure, full-time permanent position
• Supportive organisational culture with opportunities for professional development
• The opportunity to make a real difference in mental health care delivery in Edinburgh

How to Apply:

07376977618