Mental Health Prison Nurse in Scotland

Direct Medics; Larbert; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Prison Nurse for locum roles in Scotland. The ideal candidate will be responsible for comprehensive patient care, including monitoring conditions and administering treatments, while exhibiting strong communication skills. With 25 years of experience in the sector, Direct Medics offers unparalleled support and benefits for nursing professionals.

Benefits

Market-leading benefits

Qualifications

• 12 months recent paid experience in an NHS hospital setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Prison experience is desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and administer medications.
• Assess patient conditions and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient care

Education

Valid Nursing registration with the NMC

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22.06.2025

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About Direct Medics

This year, we’re proud to celebrate our 25th anniversary, marking a quarter-century of placing healthcare professionals in locum roles across both the public and private sectors in the UK and Ireland. Our long-standing reputation speaks to the trust and reliability we’ve built within the healthcare sector.

Job Title: Mental Health Prison Nurse in Scotland

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to patients, monitoring their condition, administering medications, and collaborating with the healthcare team to deliver comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

By submitting your interest, you are registering for future opportunities. Should a suitable position become available, we will contact you to discuss it further. Otherwise, we will retain your details for consideration in future relevant roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including administering medications, treatments monitoring vital signs.
• Assess patient conditions and provide necessary interventions.
• Collaborate with doctors, healthcare professionals and families to ensure patient well-being.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Dealing with patients with challenging behaviour.
• Awareness of prison needs in relation to Mental Health and Addictions support and the ability to work across these areas.

Requirements:

• Valid Nursing registration with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) for the UK.
• 12 months recent paid experience completed at ward level within an NHS hospital setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Prison experience is desired.

We offer our nursing professionals market-leading benefits, including the following services which are provided at no cost to our candidates:

To Apply

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To discuss this role in further detail, contact our nursing recruitment consultant directly on 0141 4283127 or email at[emailprotected] for further information.

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