Job reference: 262802
Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date: 08/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Midpark Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 26/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Dumfries & Galloway
Department: Nithsdale Ward

We are in the position to recruit an enthusiastic Registered Nurse to join our nursing team within Midpark Hospital - Nithsdale Ward.

This is a fixed term post ending 27/03/2027.

As a Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurse, you will be expected to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide safe effective, patient centred care.

The post holder will possess excellent assessment, communication and interpersonal skills with a good understanding of mental health assessment and risk assessment as well as knowledge of mental health legislation. The post holder will help drive local and national practice developments and demonstrate a commitment to providing a positive experience for those persons who require Inpatient care.

Informal enquiries welcomed to: Maria.mcauley@nhs.scot

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