Alcohol Liaison Nurse - Prison Health Care - B6

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse to join their Addiction team within NHS Prison Healthcare. This role offers a unique opportunity to work across multiple prison sites, focusing on enhancing the physical and mental health of prisoners. With a commitment to professional accountability and a supportive environment, this position allows for significant impact on the wellbeing of a diverse population. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently, making a difference in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with mental health specialization required.
• Degree level education with clinical experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operationally responsible to the Nurse Team Leader.
• Work across four prisons to enhance prisoner health and wellbeing.

Skills

First Level Registered Nurse Mental Health

Degree level education

Clinical experience

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Description:

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

The position offers an 8-4 shift pattern with weekend work. We are seeking a dynamic individual to join the Addiction team within NHS Prison Healthcare at HMP Barlinnie. Our team collaborates with the Scottish Prison Service and other partner agencies to enhance prisoners' physical and mental health and wellbeing.

The post holder will be operationally responsible and professionally accountable to the Nurse Team Leader. This role is peripatetic across four prisons in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board Area: HMP Barlinnie, HMP Greenock, HMP Lilias, and HMP Low Moss. While based at one site, coverage across all sites may be required to meet service needs.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• First Level Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Degree level education or equivalent, with post-registration clinical experience
• Awareness of professional and clinical accountability, legal issues, role limitations, boundaries, and balancing duty of care and public safety
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

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

Additional Information:

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