About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
This programme is a collaborative opportunity between NHS Lanarkshire and Glasgow Caledonian University for the Return to Practice Nursing and Midwifery programme commencing September 2026. We welcome applications to both our employment model and self-funding models through the programme, however our employment model only supports acute adult nursing field for this intake.
Entry Requirements
Evidence of previous NMC registration on part one of the NMC register
Following successful interview, undertake and complete all required pre-employment checks
Commitment to fulfil the programme requirements
Undertake the academic and practice elements of the programme without interruption
The working pattern for this role will be fully rotational covering a 12 hour shift pattern
Applications are invited from interested individuals who are seeking to re-join the NMC register.
Applications will be subject to a stringent shortlisting process and successful applicants will be subject to a values based interview.
To find out more about our recruitment process, please visit https://www.nhslanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk/recruitment/
Please note this is a fixed term post until April 2027.
Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post. Fixed Term for the duration of the programme, Full time for the first 7 weeks then commencement on placement 36 hours.
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact [email protected]. (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Closing date will be Friday 17th July 2026
Interviews commencing week beginning 27th July 2026
Course commencing mid of September 2026.
In this key role, you will:
You will receive academic and practice learning support for the duration of your programme to facilitate your return to the NMC register.
In the employment model (adult field) you will be renumerated at Band 2 for the duration of the programme.
In the employment model (adult acute), upon successful completion of the programme you will be offered employment in a substantive band 5 post in NHS Lanarkshire
What You'll Bring:
Applications are invited from interested individuals who are seeking to re-join the NMC register.
Applications will be subject to a stringent shortlisting process and successful applicants will be subject to a values based interview.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Heather Lyle (Practice Education Lead) [email protected]
or Lorraine McWilliams [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nancy Gilchrist, HR Recruitment Team Leader at [email protected]
