Senior Mental Health Nurse
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- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 28:54
- Hours / week
- 28.9
- Posted
- 26/08/2026
- Closes
- 09/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 mental health nurse to join the Prison Health Care team at HMP & YOI Stirling. The role involves delivering trauma-informed, person-centred, and safe care to patients within a unique environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, making a significant contribution to the mental health care needs of a complex and vulnerable population. The post holder will be a first-level registered mental health nurse with an active UK NMC pin, looking to develop and enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £43,231 – £52,679 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
255561
Salary:
Band 6 (£43,231 - £52,679)
Job closing date:
09/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
HMP & YOI Stirling
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
28:54
Job posted date:
26/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Forth Valley
Department:
Prison Health Care
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Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 mental health nurse in HMP & YOI Stirling
Our ethos is to deliver trauma informed, person centred and safe & effective care to our patients.
We are recruiting dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic staff who want to be part of a patient centred and multi disciplinary integrated team. If you are looking for increased job satisfaction through varied, and challenging patient centred roles, come and join Forth Valley Prison Healthcare.
The team are currently undertaking new and exciting opportunities within the Mental Health nursing role. You will deliver high quality care and treatment within this unique environment, working in partnership with SPS, and wider agencies. You will be a vital part of a holistic service, making a significant contribution to the mental health care needs, outcomes and experience of a complex and vulnerable population.
The post holder will be a first level registered mental health nurse wit
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