Charge Nurse - Mental Health - Prison Health Care

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Greenock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity at a leading healthcare organization for a Charge Nurse specializing in mental health within prison healthcare. This role involves working in a multidisciplinary team to enhance mental health services for inmates, ensuring comprehensive care and support. The position requires a Registered Mental Health Nurse with significant clinical experience and excellent communication skills. The successful candidate will play a vital role in improving healthcare delivery in a challenging environment, making a real difference in the lives of those in custody. If you're passionate about mental health and eager to contribute to a meaningful cause, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration clinical experience required.
• Understanding of professional and legal accountability in mental health.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessments and interventions for inmates' mental health.
• Contribute to the development of prison healthcare services.

Skills

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

IT proficiency

Ability to prioritize workload

Non-Medical Prescribing

Education

Degree in Nursing or equivalent

Job description

Charge Nurse - Mental Health - Prison Health Care

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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 5 days over 7, with shifts from 8:00-16:00 or 8:00-15:30.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within HMP Greenock for a Band 6 Charge Nurse to support the development of mental health care for inmates. The post is primarily based at HMP Greenock but may involve movement between four prison sites as needed. The successful candidate will work within a multidisciplinary team, providing assessments, interventions, and contributing to the ongoing development of prison healthcare services.

Essential Criteria

• First Level Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Significant post-registration clinical experience
• Evidence of CPD and relevant post-basic study
• Understanding of professional, legal, and clinical accountability, including the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in current IT techniques
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload
• Willingness to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing
• Full driving license

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of prison healthcare needs related to primary care, mental health, women’s health, and addiction support
• On the NMC register as a V300 practitioner or working towards V300 registration

Contact Information

Informal enquiries: Gordon Hannah, Nurse Team Lead, 01475 883308, [e-mail]

Details on application process can be found in the Candidate Information Packs.

Additional Details

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