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.
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Informal Enquiries To
Teresa Green, Service Manager DARS, Police Custody Healthcare, Prison Healthcare, SARC
Telephone Number: 07977 742 162 or 01463 883759
Email
or
Lauren Veitch, Prison Healthcare Service Manager, HMP Inverness
Telephone Number: 01463 229081
Email: lauren.veitch@nhs.scot
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