Alcohol Liaison Nurse - Prison Health Care - B6

Ayrshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Addiction team within the NHS Prison Healthcare. This role involves improving the physical and mental health of prisoners across multiple facilities. As a First Level Registered Nurse in Mental Health, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care while collaborating with various agencies. The position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work independently and prioritize effectively. Join a forward-thinking healthcare system dedicated to promoting a culture of inclusion and supporting the community.

Qualifications

• First Level Registered Nurse in Mental Health.
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with post-registration experience.

Responsibilities

• Operationally responsible and professionally accountable to the Nurse Team Leader.
• Cross-cover sites to meet service needs across four prisons.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

IT Literacy

Ability to Work on Own Initiative

Prioritization Skills

Education

Degree in Nursing

Job description

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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 a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Addiction team within NHS Prison Healthcare at HMP Barlinnie. We collaborate with the Scottish Prison Service and 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 role is peripatetic across all four prisons in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board Area, covering HMP Barlinnie, HMP Greenock, HMP Lilias, and HMP Low Moss. Although you will be assigned a base, you will be expected to cross-cover sites to meet service needs. It is essential that you are a:

• First Level Registered Nurse in Mental Health
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with post-registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
• Aware of professional and clinical accountability, legal issues, role limitations, boundaries, and balancing duty of care and public safety
• Literate in current IT techniques
• Capable of working on own initiative
• Able to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines
• Possess excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

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

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

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Healthcare

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