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Job reference: 000400
Salary: Band 5 (£24,670 - £30,742)
Job closing date: 08/05/2019
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: NHS Lothian
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 16.50
Job posted date: 25/04/2019
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Lothian
Department: HMP - Addiewell

Job Advert


Primary Care Nurse - HMP Addiewell

 Part Time position only (16.5 hr)

 

An opportunity has arisen for motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and undertake this challenging role within a busy prison environment.  Applicants are required to evidence post registration experience, preferably within the field of Emergency Medicine or a relevant specialty e.g. acute medicine, surgery, Critical Care or an admissions unit.  Evidence of continuing professional development is essential and relevant post-basic courses e.g. administration of Vaccination, Venepunture, ECG recording and ILS would be desirable.

HMP Addiewell is a learning prison for males and hold approximately 700 prisoners.  The healthcare is the responsibility of NHS Lothian and consists of a multi-disciplinary extended team of core and visiting professionals, including GP, Primary Care, Mental Health and Addictions services. 


Requirements of the post:

  • NMC registration
  • Accurate and effective written and verbal communications skills.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to prioritise.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Ability to work well within a diverse team.

What you can expect if success for post

 

  • NHS Corporate Induction (if applicable)
  • Prison Induction (over 2 days)- Covering
  • Personal Protection Training
  • Health & Safety
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Key’s & Lock training
  • Security briefing.


 
For further information / informal visits, please contact Fiona Delaney, Healthcare Manager on 01506 874 500 ext 3028 or email fiona.delaney@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
 
We highly recommend contacting to arrange an informal visit prior to application or interview – Closing date for this position is 8th May 2019.
 

Location- HMP Addiewell is within rural setting with limited public transport, address top of page, secure free car park on site.


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