Registered Nurses - Adult Nursing

NHS National Services Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service organization is seeking Band 5 Registered Nurses to support acute services in Scotland. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care while collaborating within multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will hold a valid NMC registration and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers full-time and part-time opportunities across various sites, including the new University Hospital Monklands, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Minimum 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Scotland Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Flexible work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Support acute services as we transition to Scotland’s Reduced Working Week.
• Deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team-working skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Basic IT knowledge

Education

Valid NMC Registration

Job description

Already part of our community, or thinking of joining it?

Whether you already live and work in Lanarkshire, commute from neighbouring areas, or are considering bringing your nursing skills to a welcoming region with excellent connections, NHS Lanarkshire has something special to offer.

We are recruiting Band 5 Registered Nurses to support our acute services as we move toward Scotland’s Reduced Working Week (RWW) - helping create more sustainable staffing while continuing to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity to continue your nursing journey close to home or to join a large, progressive NHS Board where your contribution is truly valued.

Why join NHS Lanarkshire?

🌟 A health board rooted in its communities

NHS Lanarkshire provides care to around 655,000 people across diverse urban, rural and semi‑rural communities in North and South Lanarkshire. Our nurses often tell us they stay because of our strong local identity, supportive teams and commitment to person‑centred care.

🏥 Be part of an exciting future

This is a particularly exciting time to join us, with the new University Hospital Monklands development underway. This major investment will deliver a state‑of‑the‑art acute hospital designed around modern clinical models, digital innovation and improved patient flow - creating outstanding environments for staff and patients for years to come.

🧠 Career development & progression

We invest in your professional growth with:

• Structured preceptorship and induction programmes
• Ongoing CPD and development opportunities
• Clear clinical and leadership pathways across services

Our scale means you can grow and specialise without needing to move organisations.

🏡 Work local. Commute easily. Relocate confidently.

Lanarkshire offers an excellent quality of life, with:

• Easy commuting links from Glasgow, Ayrshire, West Lothian and beyond
• Affordable housing and family‑friendly communities
• Access to countryside, country parks and outdoor spaces

Many nurses choose Lanarkshire for the balance it offers between rewarding acute work and life outside of work.

🤝 Supportive team culture

You’ll join welcoming, multidisciplinary teams where collaboration is the norm, leadership is visible, and staff wellbeing is prioritised - especially as we adapt to the Reduced Working Week.

💼 Excellent NHS benefits

• Competitive Band 5 salary
• Minimum 27 days annual leave, increasing with service
• 8 public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Scotland Pension Scheme
• Paid sick leave increasing with service
• Occupational health, counselling and wellbeing support
• Flexible work‑life balance policies and procedures

Clinical areas recruiting now

We have opportunities for Registered Nurses across the following specialties and sites:

University Hospital Monklands

• Emergency Medicine
• Surgical
• Medicine for Older Adults
• General Medicine

University Hospital Hairmyres

• Emergency Medicine
• Surgical
• Medicine for Older Adults
• General Medicine

University Hospital Wishaw

• Emergency Medicine
• Surgical / Trauma
• Medicine for Older Adults
• General Medicine

What you’ll need to bring

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team‑working skills
• Ability to work using your own initiative
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills
• Working knowledge of basic IT systems

Contract type

Permanent

Full‑time and Part‑time positions (part‑time salaries pro‑rata)

Location & working pattern

Roles will be based across NHS Lanarkshire acute hospital sites. While this advert may be for specific posts at particular locations, shortlisted candidates may be considered for similar vacancies at alternative sites within NHS Lanarkshire.

Looking to find out more?

If you’d like to know more about the role or the recruitment process, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Contact our team here: [e-mail]

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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Right to Work within the UK

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.

We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.

Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.