About The Organisation
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
The Role
The post holder will be a Registered Nurse who, in conjunction with the Clinical Manager, contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Care Service in partnership with Mental Health and Addiction practitioners as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team within the unique setting of a prison environment. The post holder as part of the primary healthcare nursing service will contribute to the delivery of highest quality health care and will be responsible and accountable for providing skilled nursing interventions as appropriate. The post holder will ensure a person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy. The post holder is expected to provide assessment, evaluation and delivery of a range of interventions that best manage prisoner healthcare needs (i.e. providing emergency and anticipatory care, promoting wellbeing, and addressing health inequalities) and to contribute to the continuous development of Healthcare Services.
Please note this is a fixed term post until 31st Dec 26. Where a post only has temporary funding and an existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.
In this key role, you will:
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The post holder is responsible and accountable for assessing, planning and implementation of programmes of care. These will be developed in partnership with patients and will be evidence based taking into consideration the lifestyle, race, gender and cultural background, and factors which impact on physical, mental or emotional health.
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Effectively deliver nursing practice and duties as detailed in relevant NHS Lanarkshire policies , procedures and other relevant guidance e.g. tissue viability, infection control, palliative care and be aware of their responsibility in respect of public protection.
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Participation in Clinical Governance processes in all areas of prison nursing practice, including the involvement of patients, to ensure continuous practice improvement.
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Demonstrate a clear understanding of organisational goals
What You'll Bring:
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Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
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The post holder will be required to demonstrate excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
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Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
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Effective verbal and written communication skills
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A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
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Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Fiona Delaney, Clinical Manager on [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
