Registered Nurse; Mental Health or Learning Disability

Registered Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Nurse

AfC Band 5 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,818.72 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,365.11 per annum (pro rata)

Hours – Full Time and Part Time

Contract Duration – Permanent

Please note that successful candidates must be available to attend a two‑week mandatory induction and training course commencing on 16th November 2026.

We are looking for conscientious individuals who are committed to delivering high quality nursing care to come and join our service. Registered nurses who specialise in Mental Health or Learning Disability are invited to apply for this position. You will be an integral member of the multidisciplinary team and you will play a key role in ensuring that our patients receive the highest standards of person‑centred care in an environment that balances care provision with managing risk.

As a forensic healthcare practitioner, you must be able to work under pressure and demonstrate the ability to remain calm in challenging situations. Team working is essential balanced with the ability to work autonomously and manage your own workload.

You should have excellent communication skills and show an ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team relaying clinical decisions and exercising clinical judgement.

Whilst previous experience of forensic healthcare would be helpful this is not essential. The hospital offers excellent learning opportunities to support ongoing professional development.

We are seeking nurses who are committed, enthusiastic, and reflective in their practice, with a strong ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. If you are passionate about delivering safe, person‑centred care and continuously striving for excellence, this is an ideal opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and values‑driven environment.

Successful candidates will work 4 days on and 2 days off shift pattern, with rotas being generated up to 12 weeks in advance. Applicants will also be rostered to work Night Duty.

Please note that this vacancy is for all ward locations within the State Hospital including our newly opened women's service.

For an informal discussion please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Kim Mclelland on or Senior Charge Nurse, Paul McKeever on

If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobst to discuss your requirements.

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non‑clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact Tsh.

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