Alcohol Liaison Nurse - Prison Health Care - B6

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a dynamic individual to join the Addiction team within NHS Prison Healthcare. This role involves collaborating with the Scottish Prison Service to enhance the health of prisoners across multiple facilities. The position requires a First Level Registered Nurse in Mental Health with a degree-level education and strong interpersonal skills. Flexibility is key as the role covers various sites, ensuring that the health needs of the population are met effectively. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the lives of those in custody.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse Mental Health with post-registration clinical experience.
• Degree-level education or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for improving the physical and mental health of prisoners.
• Operationally accountable to the Nurse Team Leader.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Proficiency

Prioritization Skills

Independent Work

Education

Degree-level education

First Level Registered Nurse Mental Health

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, extending to 2.2 million when including regional and national services.

Position Details

The shift pattern for this position is 8-4 with weekend working.

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for 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 partners to improve the physical and mental health of prisoners.

The post holder is operationally responsible and professionally accountable to the Nurse Team Leader. This is a peripatetic role across four prisons in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde area: HMP Barlinnie, HMP Greenock, HMP Lilias, and HMP Low Moss. While a base will be assigned, flexibility to cover different sites is essential.

Candidate Requirements

• First Level Registered Nurse Mental Health
• Degree-level education or equivalent with post-registration clinical experience
• Awareness of professional and legal accountability, role boundaries, and duty of care
• Proficiency in current IT techniques
• Ability to work independently
• Strong prioritization skills to meet deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Contact Information

Informal enquiries: Nicola Earaker, Nurse Team Lead, 0141 770 2103, [e-mail]

Further contact details are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

Additional Information

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer under the Armed Forces Covenant, supporting military community applications.

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