NHS Forth Valley is one of 14 regional health boards and serves a population of around 300,000 in an diverse geographical area which covers the heart of Scotland. An exciting place to live and work, its diverse and rich cultural history embraces a wide range of urban centres and rural communities across Central Scotland. This includes the ancient city of Stirling, once the capital of Scotland, Falkirk, home of the world’s only rotating boat lift and the magnificent Kelpies, and local villages within Clackmannanshire which lies in the shadow of the Ochil Hills.

Transport links are second to none with excellent rail services to all major cities and a motorway network which accesses Edinburgh and Glasgow within an hour. It is also an excellent location for families, with a wide range of schools both state and independent, great shopping, leisure and arts facilities and plenty of healthy fresh air for hill walking, golf, cycling and even paragliding!

The Board controls an annual budget of £550 million, and employs around 7000 staff. Our modern acute hospital – Forth Valley Royal Hospital in Larbert – is one of the most advanced and well equipped in Europe, and is supported by a network of four community hospitals, 56 health centres, day centres providing care and support for patients with mental illness and learning disabilities and a wide range of community based services.

We are home to the Scottish Centre for Clinical Simulation and Human Factors, one of the most advanced training facilities of its kind where medical staff are able to hone their skills using computerised mannequins. In addition, NHS Forth Valley has been named in a survey of trainee doctors as one of the top places to be in the UK for medical education and training.

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Nursing & Residential Care

NHS Forth Valley

NHS Forth Valley's headquarters in Stirling, United Kingdom

This department manages employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development to support the workforce.

Human Resources

This department provides pharmaceutical care and medication management to support patient health and wellness.

Pharmacy Services

This department focuses on providing expert pharmaceutical care and management across various medical specialties, including acute, emergency, and mental health.

Clinical Pharmacy Services

This department provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation services to improve patients' physical health and mobility.

Physiotherapy Services

This department specializes in providing expert surgical and radiological services for various medical conditions.

Surgery and Radiology

This department focuses on the training and development of professionals in clinical psychology to provide mental health support.

Clinical Psychology

This department provides specialized nursing care for patients with severe and life-threatening conditions.

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