The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join the Primary Care team within NHS Prison Health Care at HMP Greenock. We work alongside our colleagues in the Scottish Prison Service as well as many other partner agencies to improve the physical and mental health and wellbeing of prisoners.The post holder is operationally responsible and professionally accountable to the Nurse Team Leader.This post is peripatetic across all four prisons in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board Area covering HMP Barlinnie, HMP Greenock, HMP Lilias and HMP Low Moss. Although you will be assigned a base, you will be expected to cross cover sites to meet the exigencies of the service.
You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in HMP – Greenock
- Permanent Contract
- Full-time position (36 hours per week)
- Shift pattern for this post are Long Day, Early Shift, Late Shift, Weekend Working
Key responsibilities:
- You will manage a defined caseload, acting as keyworker/case manager for individuals with complex mental health and social care needs, including care coordinated under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).
- The post holder will assess risk, coordinate care, and contribute to the delivery and evaluation of mental health clinics and treatments within the prison setting.
- You will liaise effectively with a range of internal and external partners, including courts, prisons, Procurator Fiscal, consultant psychiatrists and multidisciplinary teams, ensuring timely assessments, documentation and partnership working.
- You will monitor clinical interventions, patient compliance and changes in mental state, escalating concerns appropriately and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with NMC, NHS and data protection requirements.
- The role requires building effective relationships with service users, carers and professionals, empowering patients in their recovery, adhering to NMC professional standards, participating in supervision and supporting continuous professional development within the nursing team
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- First Level Registered 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.
- Literate in current IT techniques
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Name: Claire HillPost title: Nurse Team LeadEmail: claire.hill2@nhs.scotTelephone: 01475883321
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
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