NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included. The role: The Forensic Mental Health and Learning Disabilities sub-directorate (FMHLD) is one of five sub-directorates of the Regional Services Directorate which provides services to Glasgow, the West of Scotland, and in some cases all of NHS Scotland. Inpatient care is provided through a progressive, patient focussed approach within a safe and secure environment. Treatment interventions are underpinned by risk assessment and management to maximise the rehabilitation potential of the individual patient. The focus is on maximising education and employment opportunities with a view to supervised or independent living in the community in the future. The FMHLD directorate provides inpatient care at two sites in Glasgow in addition to a Specialised Forensic Community Team Medium secure service: Rowanbank Clinic is a 74 bedded, purpose built, medium secure forensic unit next to Stobhill Hospital. It is Scotland’s largest medium secure unit, providing a medium secure service to the West of Scotland region. Within the Clinic, there is a 10 bed male admissions unit and 38 male rehabilitation beds across 3 wards. There are 10 female beds across 2 wards including 4 beds for female learning disability patients. There is a separate 8 bedded male learning disability ward. The learning disability beds form the national medium secure learning disability service for Scotland, funded via a National Risk Share Scheme. Low Secure service: there are 53 forensic low secure inpatient beds provided at Leverndale Hospital- 30 male mental illness beds, providing assessment and treatment including forensic rehabilitation; 9 close supervision male learning disability beds; 9 pre-discharge (open) male intensive rehabilitation beds: and 5 female beds. Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: Permanent, Full time Rowanbank Clinic Shift Pattern - Long day shift pattern Key responsibilities: The post-holder will be responsible for: Acting as Named Nurse within a multidisciplinary team for a defined patient group. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating complex care. Completing risk assessments and contributing to risk management. Delivering safe, person-centred nursing care. Promoting patients’ mental and physical health. Identifying and responding to vulnerability, safeguarding, and risk. Developing therapeutic relationships and working with other agencies. Delivering evidence-based psychological interventions within competence. Working in partnership with patients and carers to prevent relapse. Ensuring practice complies with the NMC Code and legislation. Supporting clinical governance, safety, and quality improvement. Maintaining a safe clinical environment and infection control. Administering and monitoring prescribed treatments. Acting as a professional role model and supporting the team. Providing leadership and coordinating care when required. Participating in supervision, appraisal, and PDP processes. Supporting and supervising staff and learners. Liaising with internal and external agencies. Maintaining accurate records and risk documentation. Ensuring statutory and mandatory training is up to date. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Registered Mental Health Nurse – Level 1 NMC registration Educated to a minimum degree level (RNLD) or equivalent experience Completion of an evidence-based psychological therapies/psychological approaches to care programme Completion of a mentor preparation programme/registered mentor Specialist knowledge and application of mental health nursing care, including physical healthcare Specialist knowledge and application of risk assessment and risk management for people with complex and unstable care needs Evidence of active and ongoing CPD Evidence of Nurse Line Management Supervision, Clinical Supervision, and supervision of staff Specialist knowledge of rights, values-based practice, and legislative frameworks Evidence of using digital technology, information systems, email, and basic applications Ability to work flexibly, prioritise workload, delegate appropriately, and adapt to deliver person-centred care without direct supervision Ability to form therapeutic professional relationships and work effectively as a team member Working knowledge of, and evidence of adherence to, the NMC Code What we offer: We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to: A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses Enhanced pay for working public holidays NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies Interested? If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact: Lynn McNally, SCN - Lynn.mcnally@nhs.scot - 01412326488 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process. Candidates must 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 recruitment process. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.