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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:
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver comprehensive primary care focused nursing as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting. To operate as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team, to provide strong leadership and drive forward team approach, to undertake assessments, provide and evaluate a range of interventions, to meet prisoner healthcare needs and contribute to the wider continuous development of prison healthcare services. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health related issues and treatment options, to provide clinical guidance to all staff on matters relating to health and wellbeing whilst main focus remains on primary care. The post holder carries continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care within a secure environment. Take a pivotal role in driving forward our primary care team to work professionally towards meeting NHS GGC and NMC care guidelines.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Primary Care Charge Nurse to join the Healthcare Team at HMP/YOI Lilias
- The shift pattern for this post is early shift, late shift, weekend working
- This post is primarily based at HMP Lilias however can be moved between the three prison sites if needed to meet exigencies of the service
Key responsibilities:
- To be responsible for the management of a caseload acting as keyworker / case manager within the team for allocated clients, including those with complex health and social care needs. The post holder will carry out assessments of risks and coordinate care for those who require to be managed by the care programme approach
- Develop, organise, deliver, evaluate and manage clinics and treatments within a prison setting
- Responsible for liaising directly with all referrers including Procurator Fiscal, prisons, courts, consultant psychiatrist, multi-disciplinary teams, assessing individuals and preparing standardised documentation for appropriate agencies, demonstrating effective partnership working
- To monitor the effectiveness of clinical interventions and report on any side effects and level of patient compliance. Monitor changes in the client’s mental state, ensuring prompt and accurate communication with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team
- The post holder will show expertise in:
- Long term condition management
- Complex physical health
- Poly pharmacy knowledge
- Palliative and End of life care
- Tissue viability and would care
- Minor ailment management
- Treatment room knowledge
- Non Medical Prescribing or working towards
- Assessment skills
- The ability to work under pressure and deal with unique challenges to the custodial environment
- To be responsible for the management of a caseload acting as keyworker / case manager within the team for allocated clients, including those with complex health and social care needs.
- The post holder will carry out assessments of risks and coordinate care for those who require to be managed by the care programme approach
- More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Registered General Nurse
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
- At least three years post registration experience working within a relevant clinical setting
- Evidence of continuing professional development and post basic study relevant to role
- Awareness of professional and clinical accountability, legal issues, role limitations and boundaries and balancing duty of care and public safety issues
- Understanding of the application of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland)Actct 2003
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Literate in current IT techniques
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
- Knowledge of prison needs in relation to primary care, mental health and addiction
- Background in community nursing/emergency department
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:
Nurse Team Lead, Siobhan Queen, Siobhan.queen2@nhs.scot, 0141 762 9689
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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