Staff Nurse - Primary Care (Prison Health Care) in Glasgow

In order to apply for this position you must have a Live PIN with the NMC ​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​Previous applicants need not apply for this post.

Full time or part time hours available and potential for secondment can be considered

This is an exciting opportunity to join The NHS Prison Healthcare Service which provides a full range of Health Care to patients within the prison population. We works alongside our colleagues in the Scottish Prison Service as well as many other partner agencies to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of prisoners.  The post holder is operationally responsible and professionally accountable to the Nurse Team Leader.  This post is peripatetic across all three prisons in Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board Area covering HMP Barlinnie, HMP Greenock and HMP Low . Although you will be assigned a base, you will be expected to cross cover sites to meet the exigencies of the service.  It is essential that you are a First Level Registered Nurse Adult

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Post registration experience working within a relevant clinical setting

Awareness of professional and clinical accountability, legal issues, role limitations and boundaries and balancing duty of care and public safety issues.

Literate in current IT techniques

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

The shift pattern is; Early, Late, Weekend shifts

​​​​​​​We will accept full time/part time/secondment

Informal Contact

Claire Hill, Nurse Team Lead on 9141 770 2050

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

​​​​​​​By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.