Registered Mental Health/ Learning Disability Nurse - January Start Date

Carstairs, AB
On-site
Posted Oct 17, 2026
1 position

£4,365 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred nursing care in a high-secure environment while balancing patient care with risk management. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team, communicate clinical decisions, exercise clinical judgment, and manage workload both collaboratively and autonomously.

Job details

Registered Mental Health and/ or Learning Disabilities Nurse January Start Date AfC Band 5 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,365.11 per annum (pro rata) Hours - Full Time and Part Time Contract Duration Permanent Please note that successful candidates must be available to attend a two-week mandatory induction and training course commencing on 18 January 2026. 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. 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. 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. Please note that this vacancy is for all ward locations within the State Hospital including our women's service. For an informal discussion please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Kim McLelland on 01555 842174 or Senior Charge Nurse, Paul McKeever on 01555 842179. Closing Date The closing date for applications is Tuesday11.59pm on 27 October 2026. Interview Date Please note interviews will be in person at the State Hospital and take place week commencing 9 November 2026. If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot to discuss your requirements. Other Important information - NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact Right to Work There is a legal requirement for anyone working in the UK to have the appropriate right to work, which is granted by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). As part of preemployment checks, NHSScotland Boards are required to verify this entitlement. Right to work can be demonstrated through several routes, including specific visa types and settled or presettled status. Further information on acceptable evidence is available on the . For some roles, sponsorship may be available through a Skilled Worker or Health & Care Worker visa, subject to the employer being a licensed sponsor and the role meeting the required salary thresholds. Further details can be found . Please note that The State Hospital is not licensed to issue Certificates of Sponsorship under current UKVI regulations. Applicants must therefore already have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship. 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What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be qualified Registered Nurses specializing in Mental Health and/or Learning Disabilities and must be at least 18 years old for this clinical role. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and the ability to remain calm under pressure; forensic healthcare experience is helpful but not essential.