Charge Nurse - Mental Health - Prison Health Care

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

Job summary

Eine etablierte Organisation im Gesundheitswesen sucht einen Band 6 Charge Nurse für eine neu geschaffene Rolle in HMP Greenock. Diese spannende Position erfordert die Unterstützung der Entwicklung von psychischen Gesundheitsdiensten für Inhaftierte. Der erfolgreiche Kandidat wird in einem multidisziplinären Team arbeiten, um umfassende psychiatrische Pflegedienste anzubieten und die kontinuierliche Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung im Gefängnis zu fördern. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für die psychische Gesundheit haben und in einem dynamischen Umfeld arbeiten möchten, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Registrierung als psychische Gesundheitsfachkraft auf der NMC-Liste.
• Erhebliche klinische Erfahrung nach der Registrierung.

Responsibilities

• Durchführung von Bewertungen und Bereitstellung von Interventionen.
• Zusammenarbeit mit einem multidisziplinären Team zur Verbesserung der Gesundheitsversorgung.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Eigenständige Arbeitsweise

Priorisierung von Aufgaben

Kenntnisse über psychische Gesundheitsbedürfnisse

Education

Registrierte/r Psychiatrische/r Krankenschwester/Krankenpfleger

Abschluss auf Bachelor-Niveau oder gleichwertig

Job description

Job Description:

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

The position offers a shift pattern of 5 days over 7, from 8:00 to 16:00 or 8:00 to 15:30.

We are seeking a Band 6 Charge Nurse for a newly created role at HMP Greenock, aimed at supporting the development of mental health care for inmates. While primarily based at HMP Greenock, the post may involve movement between four prison sites as needed. The successful candidate will work with the management team to deliver comprehensive mental health nursing services in collaboration with primary care and addiction specialists within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves undertaking assessments, delivering interventions, and contributing to the continuous improvement of prison healthcare services as part of an extensive multidisciplinary team.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Mental Health Nurse at 1st level
• Degree level education or equivalent
• Significant post-registration clinical experience
• Continuing professional development and relevant post-basic study
• Knowledge of professional, legal, and accountability issues, including the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively
• Willingness to undertake Non-Medical Prescribing
• Full driving license
• Knowledge of prison healthcare needs across primary care, mental health, women’s health, and addiction support
• On the NMC register as a V300 practitioner or working towards registration

Additional details on the application process can be found in the Candidate Information Packs. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values diversity and encourages applications from all community sections. We are committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer, supporting military communities.

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