PLEASE NOTE THAT SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST BE AVAILABLE TO ATTEND A TWO-WEEK MANDATORY INDUCTION AND TRAINING COURSE COMMENCING ON 17 NOVEMBER 2025.

Post Details – An exciting opportunity has arisen for Qualified Registered Nurses (Mental Health or Learning Disability) to join our innovative and dynamic nursing team here at the State Hospital.
As the start date will be November 2025, all applicants must hold a current NMC Pin. We are looking for conscientious individuals who are committed to delivering high quality nursing care to come and join our service. Registered nurses who specialise in Mental Health or Learning Disability are invited to apply for this position. You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and you will play a key role in ensuring that our patients receive the highest standards of person-centred care in an environment that balances care provision with managing risk.
As a forensic healthcare practitioner, you must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Team working is essential balanced with the ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload.
You should have excellent communication skills and show an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team relaying clinical decisions and exercising clinical judgement.
Whilst previous experience of forensic healthcare would be helpful this is not essential. The hospital offers excellent learning opportunities to support ongoing professional development.
As a Registered Nurse within NHS Scotland, you will be part of a workforce that shares a unified commitment to our core values: care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, quality, and teamwork. These values are not only central to our service delivery, they define the way we care for patients, support families, and collaborate with colleagues.
We are seeking nurses who are committed, enthusiastic, and reflective in their practice, with a strong ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about delivering safe, person-centred care and continuously striving for excellence, this is an ideal opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and values-driven environment.
Successful candidates will work 4 days on and 2 days off shift pattern, with rotas being generated up to 12 weeks in advance. Applicants will also be rostered to work Night Duty, and work on average a 75-hour fortnight when on Night Duty.

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