Prison Primary Care Nurse — Multidisciplinary Impact

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Shotts; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension scheme

35 days annual leave

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire in Scotland is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the primary care service within a prison environment, working with Mental Health and Addiction practitioners as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide assessment, planning, and delivery of high-quality care, manage emergencies, administer medicines, and take part in nurse-led clinics such as asthma and diabetes, with a person-centred approach to safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration.
• Demonstrated team working and collaboration with multidisciplinary colleagues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care programmes in partnership with patients, considering individual background.
• Manage emergencies as a first responder in a prison healthcare setting.
• Administer and monitor medicines, including controlled drugs.
• Participate in nurse-led clinics (e.g., asthma, diabetes, BBV, tissue viability, sexual health).

Skills

Nursing skills

Team working

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Registered Nurse with NMC Registration

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire in Scotland is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the primary care service within a prison environment, working with Mental Health and Addiction practitioners as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You will provide assessment, planning, and delivery of high-quality care, manage emergencies, administer medicines, and take part in nurse-led clinics such as asthma and diabetes, with a person-centred approach to safety and wellbeing.