Charge Nurse – Primary Care - HMP Low Moss

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Primary Care Charge Nurse to join the Healthcare Team at HMP Low Moss. The role is based within a custodial healthcare setting and involves delivering high-quality nursing care to a complex patient population with a wide range of physical, mental health and substance use needs.

The successful candidate will be a dynamic individual who can demonstrate the ability to work effectively while supporting the ongoing development of the team. The role requires a motivated practitioner with strong clinical skills who is confident working in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• This is a permanent post working full-time hours (36)
• These hours will be worked long days, Early shift, late shift, and alternative weekend
• This post is based within HMP Low Moss Prison, 190 Crosshill Road G64 2QB
• You may be required to work across other prison sites when necessary to meet the needs of the service.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality nursing care within a primary care prison setting, managing a defined caseload and responding to a wide range of health needs. Use specialist assessment skills and clinical judgement to determine health and care requirements, particularly when working with individuals who may have mental health issues, learning disabilities, language barriers, substance use issues or complex and chaotic lifestyles.

Work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team, using initiative to respond to changing and challenging clinical situations. Demonstrate the ability to lead and support a team effectively, while communicating clearly with a range of professionals and disciplines. Maintain a professional and clinical approach in a dynamic environment and contribute to the ongoing development and delivery of the service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Candidates must be a first level registered Adult Nurse with significant post-registration experience
• Demonstrable experience or skills in custodial healthcare, minor injuries, accident and emergency, drug and alcohol services, treatment room practice, and chronic disease management including asthma, diabetes and hypertension
• Ability to manage a caseload within one of the relevant clinical areas
• Evidence of strong leadership skills
• Experience of using specialist assessment techniques to support clinical decision making
• Ability to work effectively with patients presenting with complex needs
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of professionals
• Adaptability and professionalism in a challenging and dynamic environment
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification is desirable but not essential
  
  

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
  
  

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:Carolann Mason - Nurse Team Lead on 0141 762 9689 or Carolann.mason@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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