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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
The Asylum and Refugee Health Team has been developed in response to a vulnerable and high-risk population presenting with multiple & complex health needs.
The Service is based within Glasgow City Centre and engagement is achieved by using an extensive support model utilising both statutory NHS services, integration networks and other third-party services. The Asylum and Refugee Health Team aims to demonstrate that health and well-being for vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals and families experiencing homelessness within the asylum process can be improved through support and intervention delivered from an integrated and cohesive multi-agency approach.
The service operates an open access service to individuals who are currently in the asylum process and are supported by the home office and the asylum housing provider within Glasgow city centre.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Full time
Base location - Clyde House
Shift Pattern - Monday - Thursday 0900-1700 Friday 0900-1630
Key responsibilities:
Promote a culture of engagement with patients, families and carers based on kindness, empathy, courtesy and respect.
Encourage self‑care and empower patients and families to use community health resources.
Under supervision, manage own caseload by assessing needs and offering specialist interventions from statutory and voluntary services.
Ensure personal practice (and delegated tasks) aligns with the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003, PFPI and Fair for All principles.
Support integrated care delivery with secondary health services under supervision.
Use electronic patient systems and assessment documentation to support integrated care.
Attend and contribute to operational, care discussion and review meetings within the Asylum Health Bridging team.
With guidance, become familiar with relevant local, regional and national policies and guidelines.
Comply with legislation relating to addictions, mental health, community care and child protection.
With supervision, maintain positive relationships with service users, carers and health/social care professionals.
Take responsibility for own professional development and contribute to education and development of others.
Support effective management of clinical and environmental risk under supervision.
Participate in practice support and supervision systems within the team.
Ensure practice complies with NMC legal and ethical frameworks.
Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date clinical records in line with NMC standards, Data Protection and FOI legislation.
With guidance, contribute ideas to improve care and support the Asylum Health Bridging team.
Apply evidence‑based practice and support development of an evidence‑based culture.
With supervision, support student nurses in the clinical area.
Act as a professional role model, demonstrating leadership behaviours.
With support, contribute to developing clinical standards and auditing practice.
Develop and maintain nursing skills appropriate to level of competence.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.
- Experience at Band 5 within a community setting (desirable).
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to fulfil main duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description.
- Recognise the significance of lifelong learning in terms of individual responsibility.
- Utilise organisational resources and structures to facilitate support, learning and development.
- Demonstrate new skills and knowledge acquired following training and development programmes.
- Identify areas of development need which apply to the role using the Personal Development Plan
- Driving Licence
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Craig Davidson, Senior Health Nurse - Craig.davidson3@nhs.scot - 01415311501
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