KM260197 - Staff Nurse

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Job summary

NHS Scotland announces an opportunity in the Forensic Rehab Ward of Royal Cornhill Hospital for an enthusiastic registered mental health nurse to enhance and develop clinical skills in this specialist environment. The post is open to new NGNs as well. PVG clearance is required and a relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available.

Interviews are scheduled for 22 October 2026. For more information, contact the Senior Charge Nurse, Lorna Milne at [e-mail] or the ward on 01224557221.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration.
• PVG Scheme membership is required.
• Relocation assistance available up to £8,000 for successful candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based care to clients with diverse mental health issues within Forensic Services.
• Support a progressive, patient-focused approach in a therapeutic environment underpinned by risk assessment and management.
• Contribute to a positive and therapeutic culture with good communication and teamwork.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Interpersonal communication

Risk assessment

Education

NMC registration

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Forensic Rehab Ward of Royal Cornhill Hospital for an enthusiastic registered mental health nurse who is keen to enhance/develop their clinical skills in this specialist environment. Post is open to new NGNs aslo.

The post holder will contribute to providing high-quality evidence-based care and support to clients who experience a diverse range of mental health issues within the Forensic Services. The post holder will, provide care through a progressive patient focused approach, within a therapeutic environment and underpinned by risk assessment and management that will maximise the individual’s potential. As a pivotal member of the team, you should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), have a good understanding of current drivers and legislation. Forensic Rehab is a dynamic environment, and the ideal candidate should be motivated work as a member of the team supporting a positive and therapeutic culture focused on the needs of the patient group.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates

Interviews will take place on 22 October 2026

For additional information about this exciting opportunity please contact: Senior Charge Nurse, Lorna Milne [e-mail] or contact the ward on 01224557221

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.