Trauma-Informed Prison Primary Care Nurse (6-Month Secondment)

NHS Scotland; Tullibody; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Skilled Prison Nurse with an interest in primary care to join the Forth Valley Prison Healthcare team. The role involves delivering high quality, trauma-informed care within a unique prison environment, partnering with the Scottish Prison Service and wider agencies to improve health outcomes for a vulnerable population.

The post holder will be a first level registered nurse with strong communication and autonomous decision-making abilities, and will work as part of a

Qualifications

• Must be a first level registered nurse and registered with the NMC.
• Ability to work autonomously with a high level of clinical decision making.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the service area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality primary care nursing within a prison setting.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care.
• Contribute to safe, trauma-informed, effective health care for a vulnerable population.

Skills

Nursing skills

Autonomy

Interpersonal skills

Clinical decision making

Education

NMC registered nurse

Job description

NHS Scotland is seeking a Skilled Prison Nurse with an interest in primary care to join the Forth Valley Prison Healthcare team. The role involves delivering high quality, trauma-informed care within a unique prison environment, partnering with the Scottish Prison Service and wider agencies to improve health outcomes for a vulnerable population.

The post holder will be a first level registered nurse with strong communication and autonomous decision-making abilities, and will work as part of a