Job details
- Job reference: 262992
- Salary: Please see advert
- Job closing date: 07/11/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: NHS Lanarkshire
- Employment type: Fixed-term
- Hours Per Week: See Advert
- Job posted date: 21/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lanarkshire
- Department: Craigalbert Centre
Role: Children’s Complex Needs Nurse (Maternity Cover 12 months)
Salary: £31,892 - £48,635: Full time depending on experience
Closing Date: 7th November 2026
Purpose of the Role:
Craighalbert (The Scottish Centre for Children with Motor Impairments) purpose is to work with families and partners to deliver integrated learning, therapy and care for children in Scotland, supporting the enablement of children affected by motor impairments to achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitions.
We are actively seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and caring nurse to join our team, supporting children and young people aged 3-19 years with complex communication, health and care needs.
In the role of Children’s Complex Needs Nurse, you will play an indispensable role within our highly skilled and committed teams, bringing your enthusiasm to your work every day.
As an integral part of our commitment to fostering a personalised and inclusive environment, we create specialised settings that nurture children's learning, curiosity, well-being, and ongoing health. Your duties will involve delivering high quality, evidenced based nursing care to children with complex needs working collaboratively with education and therapy staff.
We offer a range of benefits, including an attractive salary package, SSPA Pension, substantial annual leave allowance (55 days), family support, access to an employee assistance program, and complimentary on-site parking.
Application Details:
To apply, please email your CV to hr@craighalbert.org.uk along with a supporting statement of no more than 700 words, outlining how your knowledge, experience, and attributes enable you to meet the responsibilities of this position. Please provide details of your current salary and two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted once a formal offer of employment is extended.
Interviews will be conducted onsite at the Centre week commencing 23rd November 2026, and will include a competency-based interview, tour of the Centre and a short task.
This role is a fixed term full-time position for 12 months, and a comprehensive job description can be found in the job pack.
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This advert is for Children’s Complex Needs Nurse with NHS Lanarkshire in Wishaw, Scotland. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The contract type is Fixed-term. The application deadline is 07 Nov 2026.
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