Lead Nurse (Nurse Practice Development)
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- Band
- Band 8
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
The State Hospital is seeking a Lead Nurse (Nurse Practice Development) to provide strategic and professional leadership for nursing education, workforce capability, and clinical practice development within its high secure forensic mental health service. This role involves influencing the future of nursing by leading programmes that enhance professional standards, clinical competence, leadership development, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. The successful candidate will work closely with senior nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement. It's a unique leadership opportunity within Scotland's national high secure hospital.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 8 at £53,755 – £60,504 a year, across England.
This advert: £65,125 – £70,303 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257920
Salary:
Band 8A (£65,125 - £70,303)
Job closing date:
13/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
The State Hospital Board for Scotland
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
27/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
The State Hospital
Department:
Nurse Practice Development
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Job Advert
Lead Nurse (Nurse Practice Development)
AfC Band 8a (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 – 36
Contract Duration – Permanent
Post Details – The State Hospital is seeking a Lead Nurse (Nurse Practice Development) to provide strategic and professional leadership for nursing education, workforce capability and clinical practice development across our high secure forensic mental health service.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of nursing by leading programmes that enhance professional standards, clinical competence, leadership development, quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Working closely with senior nursing and multidisciplinary colleagues, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care while promoting a culture of
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