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
You 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.
As part of the primary healthcare nursing service you 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.
You will be 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.
In this key role, you will:
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Be 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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Manage emergency situations, as a first responder, where there is high risk to the wellbeing of prisoners and staff
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Administration and monitoring of medicines including controlled drugs
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Participate in nurse-led clinics as delegated by Charge Nurse, e.g. asthma, diabetic, BBV, tissue viability, well woman, sexual health etc.
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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Ability to treat prisoners in custody with respect and dignity at all times even under conditions of duress
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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 Nursing, [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
