Charge Nurse Primary Care

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. 

This is a fulltime, permanent post of 37 hours per week, with a rotational shift pattern.

UK NMC Registration is required.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic individual to join a primary care team within Prison Health Care at HMP Low Moss
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an ability to work effectively to support development for this team.
The role requires 1st Level Registered Adult Nurse who can demonstrate (with evidence) skills in the following area:
Custodial settings or

• A minor injuries unit or
• Accident & Emergency or
• Drug and Alcohol Services or
• Treatment Room
• Can demonstrate ability to manage a caseload in one of the above areas
• Can demonstrate ability to effectively lead a team
• Significant post-registration experience of using specialist assessment skills and techniques to determine health and care needs, particularly when working with clients/patients who may, for example, have mental
• health issues, learning disabilities, language barriers, be under the influence of illicit substances, have chaotic lifestyles etc
• Ability to work within a team environment and autonomously using initiative.
• Have an ability to communicate with other professionals and disciplines.
• Ability to react clinically and professionally in a changing and challenging environment.
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Non-Medical Prescriber would be preferred but not essential.

For more information, please contact: Carolann Mason, Nurse Team Lead, , Carolann.Mason@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.  

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board. 

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process. 

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