Nurse Team Lead Prison Health Care

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a dynamic individual to lead a primary care team within Prison Health Care. The candidate will manage service delivery at HMP Greenock and should demonstrate operational and strategic skills. Essential qualifications include 1st Level Registered Nurse certification and V300 practitioner registration. The role requires significant experience in healthcare, especially dealing with complex patient needs. Candidates must possess strong leadership and communication skills in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Significant post-registration experience using specialist assessment skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload in various healthcare settings.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a primary care team within Prison Health Care.
• Support service delivery and report to the Service Manager.
• React clinically and professionally to challenges.

Skills

Custodial settings

Minor injuries unit

Accident & Emergency

Drug and Alcohol Services

Treatment Room

Team leadership

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

1st Level Registered Nurse

V300 practitioner certification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to lead and develop a primary care team within Prison Health Care at HMP Greenock. The role will share the overall management for service delivery within HMP Greenock and report directly to the Service Manager for Prison Health Care.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to work at both an operational and strategic level to support development for this team.

Essential Criteria

• 1st Level Registered Nurse who can demonstrate (with evidence) skills in the following areas:
• Custodial settings
• A minor injuries unit
• Accident & Emergency
• Drug and Alcohol Services
• Treatment Room
• Can demonstrate ability to manage a caseload in one of the above areas.
• Can demonstrate ability to effectively lead a team.
• Significant post‑registration experience of using specialist assessment skills and techniques to determine health and care needs, particularly when working with clients/patients who may have mental health issues, learning disabilities, language barriers, be under the influence of illicit substances or have chaotic lifestyles.
• Ability to work within a team environment and autonomously using initiative.
• Have an ability to communicate with other professionals and disciplines.
• Ability to react clinically and professionally in a changing and challenging environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Registered as a V300 practitioner or currently working towards V300 certification.
• Full driving licence.

Contact

Informal contact: Frank Gibbons – [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates.

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EEO Statements

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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