Lothian
Nursing jobs in Edinburgh.
Nursing is the largest single source of temporary demand in UK healthcare, covering ward, theatre, critical care, community and primary care settings. Actionus books NMC-registered nurses onto locum, agency, bank and permanent roles with full compliance, revalidation checks and weekly online timesheets.
Live Roles
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Hiring in Edinburgh
What the Edinburgh market looks like.
Edinburgh's services run through NHS Lothian, covering the city plus West Lothian, Midlothian and East Lothian sites. Fife and Forth Valley are within commuting distance for many candidates, and Scottish NHS terms and PVG scheme membership apply rather than the English DBS route.
Major employers in Lothian
- —NHS Lothian
- —Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
- —Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
- —NHS Fife
Also covering
Livingston · Dunfermline · Falkirk · Musselburgh · Bathgate · Kirkcaldy
Typical settings
- NHS acute wards and theatres
- Critical care
- Community and district nursing
- Primary care and prisons
Common specialities
- ITU
- Theatre
- A&E
- Mental health
- Paediatrics
- District nursing
- Practice nurse
Questions
Nursing work in Edinburgh, answered.
- What nursing jobs are available in Edinburgh?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent nursing roles across Edinburgh and the wider Lothian area, including nhs acute wards and theatres, critical care, community and district nursing. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire nurses in Edinburgh?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Edinburgh include NHS Lothian, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh, NHS Fife, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
- What registration do I need to work as a nursing professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Edinburgh?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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