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The Prisoner Healthcare Substance Misuse Nursing Team are currently striving towards delivering safe, effective, patient centred care in line with NHS Tayside Vision, Values and Aims, to patients within HMP Perth, HMP Castle Huntly and Dundee Community Custody Unit.
An opportunity has arisen for 2 registered nurses to join the Prison Healthcare Substance Misuse Nursing team. Prison Healthcare delivers safe, effective, patient centred care in line with NHS Tayside Vision, Values and Aims, to the male community within HMP Perth, HMP Castle Huntly and Dundee Community Custody Unit.
The Practitioner Nurses within the Substance Misuse Team provide nurse lead assessments and interventions, for patients who are substance users and in custody. This includes access to medication for substitute prescribing, psychosocial interventions and community liaison, while working in collaboration with the wider multi disciplinary Prisoner Healthcare team of, General Practitioners, Mental Health Team, Occupational Therapy and Pharmacy Team, as well as other internal and external agencies. We seek an applicant who can display good communication and interpersonal skills.
All applicants are encouraged to take the opportunity of an informal visit to HMP Perth in order to familiarise themselves with what is a unique care environment if successful in short listing process.
You must be registered on Sub-part 1: RN1 or RNA, RNMH of the NMC Register
Informal enquiries to: Sheena Petrie, Senior Charge Nurse – 01738 458148
Hours of work are: 2 x 37.5 hours per week 0700-2100 Monday-Fridays, 0800-1800 Saturday-Sunday
Full time - Permanent posts X 2
NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.