Addiction Nurse - Prison Healthcare in Glasgow

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

​​​​​​​PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Fixed term for 18 months  Full Time, Part Time and Secondment opportunity will be considered.  If you wish to apply for this as a secondment please speak to your current line manager in the first instance.

In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Care, Mental Health and Addictions nursing service as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting.  Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide clinical guidance to all staff on matters relating to health and wellbeing.  The post holder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care within a secure environment.

Essential

Registered Mental Health nurse

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.

Understanding of the application of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland)Actct 2003

Literate in current IT techniques

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.

​​​​​​​ Desirable

Knowledge of prison needs in relation to primary care, mental health and addiction support and an ability to work across these areas.

The hours are worked Early shift, late shift , weekends

Informal Contact

Mary Mitchell, Operational Manager on 0141 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.

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