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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 position is within the Alcohol and Drug Recovery Service (ADRS) in NHS Prison Health Care at HMP Barlinnie, working closely with the Scottish Prison Service and partner agencies to improve the physical and mental well-being of people in custody. The post holder is operationally responsible and professionally accountable to the Nurse Team Leader and is expected to work autonomously with strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
The role is peripatetic across four prisons within the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board area:
HMP Barlinnie
HMP Greenock
HMP Low Moss
HMP Lilias
Although assigned a base location to HMP Barlinnie, the post holder is expected to cross-cover sites depending on service needs.
Full-time, Permanent
Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday 08:00- 16:00
Key responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with Scottish Prison Service colleagues and partner agencies.
Contribute to improving the physical and mental health of prisoners.
Maintain professional and clinical accountability in line with legal and ethical standards.
Operate effectively across multiple prison sites as service demands require.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
First Level Registered Nurse (RGN or RMN).
Educated to degree level or equivalent.
Post‑registration experience in a clinical setting.
Understanding of:
Professional and clinical accountability
Legal issues and role boundaries
Balancing the duty of care with public safety
IT literacy in current systems and techniques.
Ability to work on own initiative with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
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:
Nicola Earaker, Nurse Team Lead - Nicola.Earaker @nhs.scot - 0141 770 2103
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