ES13 25946 Staff Nurse - Prison Healthcare

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking an enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner for a temporary position at HMP Inverness to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will deliver primary healthcare to individuals in a prison setting, ensuring adherence to national guidelines while promoting patient wellbeing. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills and experience in managing complex health needs as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse experienced in primary and emergency care.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and handle emergency situations.
• Knowledge of prison health systems and guidelines is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement care plans for prisoners with primary health needs.
• Provide clinical input and support for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Operate effectively within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Emergency Response

Patient Care

Health Assessment

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

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22.06.2025

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06.08.2025

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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner to work within HMP Inverness to cover maternity leave until 3rd April 2026.

Under the supervision of senior nursing colleagues you will assist in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating evidence informed care in line with national and local guidelines. You will provide individualised care and support to people who have primary care health needs as well as those who may require more complex case management.

You will practice within relevant generic national and local standards to provide safe and effective nursing care to individuals in a prison setting, as part of the multi-disciplinary team.

As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner you will coordinate and manage services, engaging in multidisciplinary and multi agency team working and partnership including with Scottish Prison Service (SPS) colleagues. You will operate as a registered nurse in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct and demonstrate leadership skills and accountability in a nurse-led service within a multi-disciplinary custodial setting. Within this role you will be providing emergency and anticipatory care, promoting wellbeing, and addressing health inequalities as well as contributing to the continuous development of Healthcare Services.

As part of the Multi Disciplinary Team you will assist patients to achieve optimum health and well being this will include, taking account of patient choice, identifying any recommended changes in lifestyle and promoting self care. You will be responsible for running nurse led clinics, e.g., asthma, diabetic, BBV, tissue viability, well man, sexual health etc. You will provide clinical input to the multi-disciplinary referral allocation, assessment and post assessment decision making to ensure accurate, effective, and sensitive feedback to all referring agencies. As a first responder you will manage emergency situations where there is high risk to the wellbeing of prisoners and staff. Administration and monitoring of medicines including controlled drugs is a daily part of this role.

You will at times participate in the Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Recovery interventions within the Health Centre including attending meetings and being involved with the SPS suicide prevention strategy (Talk to Me).
You may also participate in the planning and facilitation of therapeutic group activities in collaboration with other professionals.
The post holder will have regular managerial supervision from the Team Lead on all aspects of their role.
There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities. Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work. Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere.

Informal enquiries to:

Telephone Number: 07977 742 162 or 01463 883759

or

Lauren Veitch, Prison Healthcare Service Manager, HMP Inverness

Telephone Number: 01463 229081

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom