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In order to apply to for this position you must have a live pin with the NMC UK.
Applications from 2023 Newly Qualified Nurse/Midwife, will not be considered for this post.
The shift pattern for this post is Early, Late, Weekend shifts 5 over 7.
In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Mental Health Service in partnership with Primary Care and Addiction Services as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting. To operate as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team, the role of the mental health nurse is to undertake mental health assessments, provide and evaluate a range of mental health interventions, to meet prisoner healthcare needs and contribute to the wider continuous development of prison healthcare services.
Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of mental health issues and treatment options to provide mental health clinical guidance to all staff on matters relating to mental health and wellbeing. 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. This post is primarily based at HMP Barlinnie however can be moved between the three prison sites if needed to meet exigencies of the service
For the post you are required to be:
- Registered Mental Health Nurse
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Post registration experience working within a relevant clinical setting
- 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) Act 2003
- Literate in current IT techniques
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
Informal Contact: Nicole Morrison, 0141 770 2050, Nicole.morrison2@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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