About the role
We are delighted to announce that we are now recruiting posts within Mental Health Services across NHS Forth Valley. We warmly encourage applications from mental health nurse graduates.
Key responsibilities
Post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and should possess good interpersonal and communication skills. 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).
Requirements
All posts are for mental health nurse graduates, due to qualify in 2026 and will automatically register with the UK NMC. The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Applicants must be able to use de‑escalation techniques and have knowledge of the Mental Health Act (Scotland).
Development & support
We encourage and support staff to gain a wide range of experiences, and support this through staff personal development plans.
Working hours
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will reduce 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.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce.
Other information
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. 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. It is recommended 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.
Applicants 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 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 may result in your application being withdrawn.
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 offer sponsorship for certain roles if the post meets the minimum salary and other 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.
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