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 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 preference choice being taken into consideration to match to one of our vacancies.
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who put patients first and who will work within our values. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience.
Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support Worker
This role is not an entry level role, and some relevant experience is required. You will be paid at a Band 2 level, while undertaking educational and clinical competencies to enable you to take on the full range of duties within the Band 3 Job descriptions. Following successful completion of the training program you will progress into the Band 3 pay scale, ideally within 9-12 months of starting.
Please note that these posts are not eligible for Certificate of Sponsorship due to the minimum salary threshold required by the UK Home Office.
Current Vacancies
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 101 Acute Medicine of the Elderly
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 103 Cardiology
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 109 Orthopaedic Trauma
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 208 General Medicine (Part - Time)
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Acute Medical Unit
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 107, General Surgery
St Johns Hospital - Minor Injuries Unit, Emergency Department (Part - Time)
St Johns Hospital - Emergency Department (Part - Time)
St Johns Hospital - Emergency Medical Assessment (Part - Time)
St Johns Hospital - Ward 15, Cancer Services/Haematology (Part - Time)
St Johns Hospital - Ward 25, Acute Medicine (Part - Time)
St Johns Hospital - Ward 9, Acute Medicine ( Full & Part Time)
St Johns Hospital - Ward 21, Acute Medicine (Part - Time)
St Johns Hospital - Ward 18, Plastics
Western General Hospital - Medical Assessment Unit (Full & Part - Time)
Western General Hospital - Metabolic Unit
Western General Hospital - Ward 51, Medicine of the Elderly
Western General Hospital - Minor Injuries
St Johns Hospital - Critical Care
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Outpatients, Gynaecology (Part - Time)
Lauriston Building - Monitoring Clinic
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Theatres (Part - Time)
Western General Hospital - Main Theatres
St Johns Hospital - Theatres
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Community, Outreach Service (Full & Part - Time)
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Community, Sunndach House (Fixed Term Contracts, Full & Part - Time)
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Critical Care
Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Emergency Department
Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Birthcentre (Part - Time)
East Lothian Community Hospital- Ward 6, Orthopaedics Rehab (Full & Part - Time)
Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Robert Fergusson Unit (Full & Part - Time)
Edinburgh Partnership - Hospital To Home
Edinburgh Partnership - District Nursing, North West Bridge and Tower
Edinburgh Partnership - Leith Community Treatment Centre Outpatients, Endoscopy (Fixed Term, Part - Time)
Edinburgh Partnership - Ward 2, Ellens Glen
Edinburgh Partnership - Ward 1, Findlay House
Edinburgh Partnership - Older People Mental Health (Craighall Centre, West Pilton Gardens and East Neighbourhood Office)
Midlothian Partnership - Adults with Complex and Exceptional Needs (Permanent & Fixed Term Contracts, Full & Part - Time)
HMP Addiewell - Prison Nursing
Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Margaret Duguid Unit
West Lothian Partnership - React Care Team (Permanent & Fixed Term Contracts, Full & Part - Time)
St Johns Hospital - Ward 1, IPCU
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: loth.genericrecruitment@nhs.scot
For more information on NHS Lothian careers please visit our careers website : https://careers.nhslothian.scot/nursing-and-midwifery/
If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 3 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:
Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies (scot.nhs.uk)
If you would like to arrange a careers conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please click on the link below:
Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)
Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on 16/07/2026 at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh.
Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: https://careers.nhslothian.scot/acute-specialist-nurses/who-we-are/
**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**
Please also note that due to a high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback on applications.
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool
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 this advert is for substantive posts only and not the staff bank.
