Nurse Practitioner – Western General Hospital

About the role

The NHS Lothian team is recruiting a Nurse Practitioner to work at Western General Hospital. The role seeks an inspirational leader who is caring, compassionate and motivated to join a strong, empowered and highly skilled nursing family. The successful candidate will contribute to delivering high‑quality, safe and effective patient care while supporting the strategic vision of the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality, compassionate nursing care to patients in a hospital setting.
• Lead and support the nursing team, contributing to the development of clinical practice and education.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care.

Required profile

• Demonstrates a caring and compassionate attitude aligned with NHS Lothian’s values.
• Committed to personal and professional development and to the strategic ambitions of the NHS Lothian Nursing & Midwifery Strategic Plan.
• Holds a current PVG Scheme membership appropriate to the role.

What we offer

• Strong foundations of clinical education, including induction programmes and preceptorship.
• Support for leadership development and opportunities to work within a diverse and inclusive culture.
• Reasonable adjustments and support for disabled or neurodivergent candidates.