Return to Practice Nurses and Midwives

NHS Highland; Newcastle Local Municipality; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare organization is recruiting for the Return to Nursing Practice Programme 2025, aimed at those wishing to re-enter the nursing profession. This initiative offers financial support and comprehensive academic guidance alongside practical placements. Participants must be committed to completing the program and have prior NMC registration. The program begins on September 8, 2025, with interviews set for August 8.

Benefits

Financial support with Band 2 salary

Permanent Band 5 position after completion

Qualifications

• Evidence of previous NMC registration on part one of the register.
• Successful interview and completion of pre-employment checks.
• Commitment to complete the programme and remain employed for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Support nurses and midwives to re-enter the profession.
• Facilitate academic and practical placement support.

Job description

Return to Nursing Practice Programme 2025. This programme is an exciting collaboration with NHS Highland and Glasgow Caledonian University.

We are now actively recruiting for our next cohort, which will start on 8th September 2025. This cohort will focus on SCPHN, Midwifery, Adult, Child, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health Nursing.

Nurses and midwives leave the profession over time for various reasons, such as personal circumstances or career breaks. This programme offers a rewarding opportunity for nurses and midwives to re-enter the profession, bringing their skills and experience back to patient care.

Christine Campbell, an Integrated Midwife in Skye and Lochalsh, shares her experience:

"I completed the Return to Practice Programme in 2021, jointly run by Robert Gordon's University and NHS Highland. NHS Highland supported me through the course on Band 2, followed by a one-year, post-graduate, re-registration Band 5 midwifery post, allowing me to start working while being mentored. The programme includes a 7-week full-time online academic course covering the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Midwives and 450 practice hours tailored to my needs, completed in NHS Highland. This experience enabled me to return to midwifery after a 12-year break and continue working in a remote community."

Entry requirements:

• Evidence of previous NMC registration on part one of the register.
• Successful interview and completion of pre-employment checks, including PVG Clearance and Occupational Health screening.
• Commitment to complete the programme and remain employed with NHS Highland for at least one year afterward.
• Ability to attend the academic/theory component without interruption.

Our Commitment To You

NHS Highland will support you financially, paying Band 2 salary throughout the programme. Upon successful completion, you will be offered a permanent Band 5 position. You will receive comprehensive academic and practical placement support, gaining essential clinical skills. If applying for NES funding, course fees may be covered.

For more information, contact: John Sinclair, Lead Practice Education Facilitator; email: [contact details]

Interviews are scheduled for 8th August.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS), and NHS Highland cannot provide CoS for candidates.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, encouraging applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles, and aims to foster a positive, supportive environment.