Registered Nurse UK Visa Sponsorship

Job Description

We are thrilled to offer a rewarding role for a dedicated and dynamic Registered Nurse to become part of the innovative OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy) team at Forth Valley Royal Hospital.

Our OPAT service delivers expert, specialized care to adult patients dealing with complicated infection-related illnesses. This happens through flexible ambulatory pathways and our growing Hospital at Home model, allowing hospital-standard treatment in the comfort of patients’ own homes.

Most of our care currently takes place in the ambulatory setting within the Day Medical Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital. We’re actively expanding to support even more individuals at home, collaborating closely with the Hospital @ Home multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality care outside traditional hospital walls.

You’ll join a supportive OPAT and Hospital @ Home team, with opportunities to rotate between both services. This flexible approach ensures comprehensive coverage and helps deliver the best possible patient experience.

The OPAT and Hospital at Home approach plays a key role in supporting early discharge from acute inpatient care and avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions for those with complex infections in the community. By creating effective virtual wards, we help free up hospital resources while keeping care patient-centered and close to home.

These virtual ward models, including OPAT services, represent a fast-evolving priority area across the NHS in Scotland, backed by Scottish Government initiatives to expand virtual capacity and Hospital at Home programs. For more on Scotland’s Hospital at Home developments, see the Scottish Government’s updates here and related guidance on virtual capacity here.

We’re seeking a nurse with solid post-registration experience, enabling you to deliver confident, competent care for patients with complex infectious diseases—whether in the ambulatory unit or home setting. You should thrive in a collaborative environment, working seamlessly across professional and organizational boundaries alongside acute care nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.

Key attributes we value include strong prioritization skills to handle variable workloads, the ability to stay composed and focused in a fast-paced environment, adaptability, and a readiness to travel within the local area as needed.
For an informal discussion about the role, feel free to reach out to:

• Isobel Hill (isobel.hill@nhs.scot)
• Louise Binnie (louise.binnie@nhs.scot) on 01324 566061
• Dr Heather Black (heather.black3@nhs.scot)
• Dr Eoghan Farmer (Eoghan.farmer2@nhs.scot)

Important requirements

The successful candidate must join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme, as this role involves working with vulnerable individuals. Find out more about the PVG Scheme on the Disclosure Scotland website: www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.

Working hours update

Starting 1 April 2026, the standard full-time working week under Agenda for Change will reduce from 37 to 36 hours, with part-time hours adjusted proportionally. The hourly rate will increase accordingly, so overall pay remains unaffected.

Visa and sponsorship information

If you need sponsorship to work in the UK, please review the eligibility details for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes carefully. NHS Forth Valley may sponsor suitable candidates for qualifying roles that meet the minimum salary threshold and other criteria. Sponsorship is evaluated individually after interview and during pre-employment checks—it is not guaranteed. For official UK Government guidance on these visas, visit: Health and Care Worker visa overview.We also recommend overseas applicants review the dedicated advice on applying for health and social care roles in the UK from abroad: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad – GOV.UK.

Application guidance

Please submit original, personal responses to all application questions. We strongly discourage the use of AI, automated tools, or third-party help to generate or heavily edit answers. By applying, you confirm that your responses are your own, based on your genuine knowledge, skills, and experience. Non-compliance may lead to withdrawal of your application.

Most updates will come via email—please monitor your inbox (and junk/spam folders) regularly, along with your Jobtrain account.

NHS Forth Valley proudly supports disabled applicants and guarantees an interview to those meeting the essential criteria. If you need reasonable adjustments for your application or interview, contact our Recruitment Office at 0330 041 4694.

We are fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion across NHS Scotland. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds and aim for a workforce that truly reflects our communities, where everyone feels valued and empowered to perform at their best.