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Ref no:
486500
Published:
31/08/2026
Closes:
01/10/2026
Location:
Location not available
Rate:
£75 - £100 per day
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
24 hours per week

Please email your CV to recruitment@scotnursing.com to apply for this position.

If you have any questions about the role, please call 0330 056 8877 (Option 4).

We are recruiting qualified Nurses to join our Custody Team, covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas. Applicants must be fully qualified and registered with the NMC and have a minimum of 1 year's recent nursing experience. Experience in patient assessment or Mental Health care is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Custody Nurse – Edinburgh

ScotNursing & Medical Services (SNMS) is a leading nursing and care provider delivering high-quality healthcare services across Scotland.

We are currently recruiting qualified Nurses to join our Custody Team covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas.

About the Role

Your core responsibilities will include providing care and triage to individuals in custody in Scottish courts. You will also be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence-based care in collaboration with service users and the multidisciplinary team.

This role offers a variety of different duties on a daily basis, as you will be providing healthcare to people of different age ranges and with different healthcare needs.

You must have the ability to treat individuals in custody with respect and dignity at all times and be able to work flexibly and collaboratively across professional boundaries, both within and external to the Health Care Team.

Experience of patient assessment and/or Mental Health care is an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided to every candidate.

Essential Requirements

• Fully qualified and registered with the NMC

• Minimum 1 year's recent nursing experience

• Driving Licence

• Ability to treat individuals in custody with respect and dignity at all times

• Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively across professional boundaries

What We Offer

• Part-time opportunities

• Full training and ongoing support

• Company pension

• Referral programme

Location: Edinburgh and surrounding areas

Job Type: Part time

Work Location: On the road

How to Apply

Please email your CV to recruitment@scotnursing.com to apply for this position.

If you have any questions about the role, please call 0330 056 8877 (Option 4).

Please note: ScotNursing & Medical Services does not currently support visa applications or offer sponsorship.