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You will support and deliver healthcare provision to detained persons within police custody suites in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGG&C), conducting clinical assessments, identifying and implementing appropriate interventions, including administration of medicines, providing advice and guidance to custody staff regarding the care of the detainee whilst in police custody, maintaining comprehensive and accurate record keeping to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of detained persons held in police custody.
It is essential that you are an Adult, Mental Health or Learning Disability Nurse with NMC Registration. You should be educated to Degree level and have experience within one of the following areas: custodial settings, minor injuries unit, Accident and Emergency, drug and alcohol services, mental health or a treatment room and you should be able to demonstrate your ability to manage a caseload in one of the areas above. You should have significant post registration experience of using specialist assessment skills and techniques to determine healthcare needs while having the ability to communicate with other professionals and disciplines. This post requires you to have a driving licence and be a car owner and you should be able to evidence your continuing professional development. This is a permanent post with full-time hours. The rota includes long day and night shifts and, due to the demands of the service, predominantly involves weekend working. This post requires membership of Disclosure Scotland's PVG Scheme and, due to the location of this post, successful completion of the Police Scotland vetting process.
Informal contact: Michelle Hagan, 0141-532 6772, Michelle.Hagan@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
EU Settlement Scheme
EU, EEA or Swiss nationals are strongly encouraged to join the EU Settlement Scheme prior to 30th June 2021. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.
Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families
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.