Salary and Allowances – AfC Band 3 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,750.47 per annum (pro rata) and a High Secure Clinical Responsibility Allowance of £4,201.29 per annum (pro rata)
Hours – Full Time and Part time
Contract Duration – Permanent and Fixed Term Opportunities
Successful candidates must be available to attend a two‑week mandatory induction and training course commencing on 9 March 2026.
Job Details
We are excited to announce a great opportunity to join our nursing team. You will support registered nursing staff to deliver high quality, person‑centred care for patients with mental health illness and learning disability in a forensic environment.
It is advantageous for candidates to possess an SVQ level 2 in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring or mental health or learning disability environment.
You will demonstrate an ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective written and verbal communication skills are an essential part of this role as is the ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
You will have a working knowledge of basic information technology.
Training and Development
* Healthcare Support Worker Mandatory Induction
* SVQ Level 2 health and social care
* New to Forensic Course
Successful applicants commit to completing the above within the first two years of employment.
Shift Pattern
Successful candidates work a 4 days on and 2 days off shift pattern, with shifts generated up to 12 weeks in advance. Applicants may also be rostered to work night duty and work on average a 75‑hour fortnight when on night duty.
Values & Culture
We uphold the core values shared by all NHS Scotland health boards: care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty and responsibility, quality and teamwork.
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm, and reflective practice, and who thrive in collaborative environments. If you embody these qualities and are passionate about contributing to high‑quality, person‑centred care, this is an excellent opportunity to join our team.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore encourage applications from under‑represented groups.
Contact
For an informal discussion please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Hazel Crawford on 01555 842166 or Senior Charge Nurse, Kelly Hill on 01555 842106.
Closing Date
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Friday 26 December 2025. The vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received.
Interview Date
Interviews will be in person at the State Hospital and take place week commencing 5 January 2026.
Application Support
For queries or assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team at tsh.jobs@nhs.scot.
Legal & Equality Statements
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. 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; for clinical roles applicants should be 18 years and older.
Right to Work – To work in the United Kingdom, you must have the relevant permission to work in the country. NHS Scotland Boards will check this entitlement to work in the UK. Applications must have the right to work without requiring sponsorship.
Reduced Working Week
From 1 April 2024, the standard full‑time working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland has reduced from 37.5 to 37 hours. Part‑time staff will receive a pro‑rated reduction in hours without any loss of earnings. Where reduced hours cannot be accommodated, staff may continue working 37.5 hours per week.
A further reduction to a 36‑hour working week is planned for 1 April 2026.
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