NHS Lothian - Return to Practice Nursing Programme
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care as well as what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
Recruitment process – We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers
 
We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions: How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers
Salary: Initial Band 4 pay scale - £29,116 - £31,670 and on completion of the course will be aligned to Agenda for Change Band 5 pay scale - £31,892 - £39,735
Return to Practice Nursing Programme This programme is an exciting collaboration with NHS Lothian (NHSL) and Glasgow Caledonian University, delivering an employer-led model for Return to Practice, enabling previously registered adult and mental health nurses to return to the NMC register. You will have access to a blend of online and face-to-face learning and teaching and undertake a practice learning experience within NHSL to refresh your knowledge and skills to enable you to return to the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) register. You will be recruited to the programme jointly by NHSL and Glasgow Caledonian University. Your programme fees will be paid in full and you will be employed as a nursing return to practice student by NHSL throughout the return to practice programme and paid at Agenda for Change band 4. You will complete a total of 300 or 450 hours of practice which will be dependent on the length and circumstances for the lapse of your registration. This will be discussed individually and agreed with each candidate at interview. The practice learning hours you complete each week can be flexible, full time or part time. You will be a supernumerary member of staff and be working in the capacity of a nursing student whilst undertaking the Return to Practice Programme. Applications are invited from adult and mental health nurses only, with a lapse of registration for the Return to Practice programme commencing September 2025.
Entry requirements: · Evidence of current NMC Statement of entry · Declaration of any NMC Order (if relevant) · Following successful interview, undertake and complete all required pre-employment checks · Commitment to fulfil the programme requirements and remain within employment for a minimum of one year within NHSL · Undertake the academic and practice elements of the programme without interruption Our Commitment to you · Your programme fees will be paid in full NHS Lotthian will support you financially, meaning you will be paid as a Band 4 (£29,116 - £31,670) for the duration of the programme · On successful completion of the programme you will be offered employment as a registered practitioner in a substantive post in NHS Lothian · You will receive academic and practice learning support for the duration of your programme to facilitate your return to the NMC register What happens next? Applications are now invited from interested individuals who are seeking to re-join the NMC register for Adult or Mental Health nursing only. Candidates will be required to apply to NHS Lothan and, following successful interview, to Glasgow Caledonian University.
On successful entry you will: - - Complete a six-month course (no fees).
- Initially complete a seven-week theory block that has been created to both help prepare you for placement, and academic study.
- The theory will be provided both online and will have some face-to-face skills sessions.
- Clinical placement/employment will be arranged in a relevant area of your field of practice depending on vacancies within NHS Lothian. You will be paid as a band 4 employee for the duration of your course.
- You will be fully supported by both Glasgow Caledonian University and NHS Lothian practice areas.
- On successful completion of the course permanent employment in a Band 5 role within NHS Lothian is guaranteed.
Please email RTP@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk should you have any questions or queries.
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