Registered Nurse – Shotts Prison

Job Description

The Role

We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join our primary care team at HMP Shotts, working closely with the Clinical Manager and other Mental Health and Addiction professionals within a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare in a unique prison environment, ensuring the provision of person-centred, safe, and effective care.

As part of the primary healthcare nursing service, the post holder will be responsible for providing skilled nursing interventions and contributing to the development of healthcare services. Key duties will include conducting assessments, delivering interventions to address prisoner healthcare needs (e.g., emergency care, promoting wellbeing, and addressing health inequalities), and supporting the continuous improvement of healthcare delivery.

NHS Lanarkshire

Are you interested in joining NHS Lanarkshire? This could be your opportunity to be part of Team Lanarkshire!

At NHS Lanarkshire, our patients are at the heart of everything we do. Every colleague plays a crucial role in delivering healthcare services to the communities of North and South Lanarkshire, which we proudly serve. Our team provides a wide range of services, including Acute Services, integrated primary healthcare, and social care through our Health and Social Care Partnerships.

What We Need from You

Essential:

• Registered Nurse with a valid NMC Registration
• Completion of Pamova Level 1 and Scottish Prison Service (SPS) training (e.g., Talk to Me, Personal Protection, key, and radio training)
• Excellent team-working skills and the ability to work independently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage time effectively and work with a range of information technologies
• A respectful and dignified approach to working with prisoners, even in challenging situations

Desirable:

• Evidence of continuing professional development (e.g., post-registration certificate, diploma, or degree)
• Health care training in areas such as anaphylaxis, resuscitation, manual handling
• Previous experience in Primary Care, A&E, substance misuse, or secure environments
• Awareness of health-related policies and strategies for implementation
• Knowledge of the Mental Health (Care & Treatment) (Scotland) Act, 2003
• High awareness of security protocols and procedures

Please note that a valid UK/EU/EEA driving licence is required for this role.

Contract Details

• Contract Type: Permanent
• Full-time: 37 hours per week
• Location: HMP Shotts Health Centre
• Working Pattern: To be confirmed by the hiring manager. Applicants may be considered for similar roles at other locations.

Looking to Find Out More?

We’d love to hear from you! If you have any questions about the role or would like more information, please contact:

Fiona Delaney, Clinical Manager at fiona.delaney@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

For application or recruitment process queries, please contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator at jennifer.hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

Why Join NHS Lanarkshire?

A supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and skill development

Benefits include:

• A minimum of 27 days of annual leave (increasing with service)
• 8 public holidays
• NHS Pension Scheme (with life insurance)
• Paid sick leave (increasing with service)
• Occupational health services and employee counselling
• Work-life balance policies and support services, including spiritual care and independent counselling

For more information about our benefits, visit: NHS Lanarkshire Rewards & Benefits

Additional Information

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Applications may be closed early if we receive a high volume of interest.

Ensure to check your email regularly (including junk/spam folders) for updates on your application status.

You may not be able to amend your application after submission, so please review your details carefully.

Diversity and Inclusion at NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Lanarkshire is committed to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive based on their skills, knowledge, and experience, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience.

We encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those with diverse theoretical and methodological backgrounds.

Eligibility to Work in the UK

As part of the recruitment process, NHS Lanarkshire is required to verify the entitlement to work in the UK for all applicants. Please ensure you are eligible to work in the UK before applying. Further information on UK Visas & Immigration rules can be found at UK Visas & Immigration.

Note: Band 1 and Band 2 positions are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.