Forensic Mental Health & Learning Disability Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Pedrafita do Cebreiro; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is inviting qualified Registered Nurses (Mental Health or Learning Disability) to join our State Hospital team. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care in a forensic setting and work within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires resilience, clear communication, and the ability to balance compassionate care with managing risk. Two-week induction and training commence on 15 June; shifts include 4 days on, 2 off, with night duties possible.

Qualifications

• Qualified Registered Nurses (Mental Health or Learning Disability) seeking to join a forensic healthcare team.
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a multidisciplinary setting.
• Commitment to high quality, person-centred care in a high security hospital.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, person-centred nursing care in a forensic environment.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to relay clinical decisions and manage risk.
• Demonstrate ability to work under pressure and autonomously manage workload.

Skills

Mental Health Nursing

Learning Disability Nursing

Registered Nurse

Education

Qualified Nurse (RN)

Job description

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is inviting qualified Registered Nurses (Mental Health or Learning Disability) to join our State Hospital team. You will contribute to high-quality, person-centred care in a forensic setting and work within a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires resilience, clear communication, and the ability to balance compassionate care with managing risk. Two-week induction and training commence on 15 June; shifts include 4 days on, 2 off, with night duties possible.