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We are delighted to announce that we are now recruiting to posts within Mental Health Services across NHS Forth Valley. We warmly encourage applications from mental health nurse graduates to apply and take part in our recruitment process, which is competitive and designed to help us identify candidates with the right values, skills, and potential to thrive in mental health nursing.
During the application process you will be asked to select your preferred area of work within NHS Forth Valley. There are various options to choose from, and you are requested to select your top choice. Whilst every effort will be made to accommodate your preferences, this is not guaranteed due to availability of posts and service requirement. Further discussions about preferences will take place at interview.
All posts are subject to change.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic student mental health nurses (due to qualify in 2026), who are keen to enhance/develop clinical skills, to work within these settings. The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and should possess good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). The successful candidate should be committed to the provision of high quality, patient focused care; have a flexible approach to service needs and a genuine interest in working with patients within a mental health setting. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) required. All posts require the post holder to be able to use de-escalation techniques; with all staff in in-patient areas able to apply Therapeutic Management of Aggression and Violence techniques (training given).
We encourage and support staff to gain a wide range of experiences, and support this through staff personal development plans.
This advert is only for mental health nurse graduates, due to qualify in 2026 and will automatically register with the UK NMC.
This advert is intended to capture current and possible future nursing opportunities within the service. Job descriptions provided are indicative, specific role details will be confirmed during the recruitment process.
NHS Forth Valley is an Anchor Organisation.
For informal enquiries contact Katherine Roseweir, Lead Nurse – Adult Mental Health – Katherine.roseweir@nhs.scot or Ailsa Russell, Lead Nurse – Prison Health Care - ailsa.russell@nhs.scot
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance.
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.