Return to Practice -RGN

The Role

This programme is a collaborative opportunity between NHS Lanarkshire and Glasgow Caledonian University for the Return to Practice Nursing and Midwifery programme commencing September 2026. We welcome applications to both our employment model and self‑funding models through the programme, however our employment model only supports acute adult nursing field for this intake.

In this key role, you will:

• Receive academic and practice learning support for the duration of the programme to facilitate your return to the NMC register.
• Be remunerated at Band 2 for the duration of the programme (adult field) or, upon successful completion, offered employment in a substantive Band 5 post in NHS Lanarkshire (adult acute).
• Work a fully rotational 12‑hour shift pattern, initially full‑time for the first 7 weeks, then commencing placement at 36 hours.
• Commit to the programme requirements, complete pre‑employment checks, and undertake the academic and practice elements of the programme without interruption.

• Evidence of previous NMC registration on part one of the NMC register.
• Commitment to fulfil the programme requirements.
• Successful completion of a stringent shortlisting and values‑based interview process.

• Annual Leave – 35 days including public holidays.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Annual incremental salary progression.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• NHS discounts and more.

Closing date will be Friday 17th July 2026.

Interviews commence week beginning 27th July 2026. Course commences mid‑September 2026.

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.