Charge Nurse – Addictions
7 days ago
Charge Nurse – Addictions - Prison Health Care Join us to apply for the Charge Nurse – Addictions - Prison Health Care role at NHS Scotland. Shift Pattern Monday‑Thursday: 0800‑1600 Friday: 0800‑1530 Weekend: 0800‑1600 Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full‑time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours. About the Post This post is primarily based at HMPYOI Lilias, a low‑supervision prison for young people and women, but the post holder may be moved between the four prison sites if needed to meet exigencies of the service. It is a Band 6 Addiction Charge Nurse role within the Healthcare Team at HMPYOI Lilias. The post holder will operate as part of an extensive multi‑disciplinary team in the capacity of an Addictions Charge Nurse. Responsibilities include: Carrying continuing responsibility for the assessment of patients, implementing and evaluating interventions and care plans. Setting standards of care in line with MAT standards, and developing the addictions service to meet prisoner healthcare needs. Participating in the range of mandatory training on induction, including Basic Life Support, Moving and Handling, Breakaway Training, Suicide Risk Management Training, and Fire Awareness Training. Qualifications and Experience Registered Mental Health Nurse. Educated to degree level or equivalent. A minimum of 2 years Post Registration experience working within a relevant clinical setting. Awareness of professional and clinical accountability, legal issues, role limitations and boundaries while balancing duty of care and public safety issues. Literate in current IT skills. Ability to work on own initiative in an ever changing environment. Able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. Applicants must have a live NMC UK PIN. Contact Informal contact: Siobhan Queen, Nurse Team leader – 0141 236 1419 or email Siobhan.queen2@nhs.scot Application Process This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. Inclusion and Equal Opportunity 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. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community and pledge to be a Forces Friendly Employer. 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 may result in your application being withdrawn. For application portal/log‑in issues, please contact in the first instance. Key Details Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Health Care Provider Industry: Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Glasgow, United Kingdom NHS National Services Scotland Full timeA major healthcare provider in Scotland seeks a Band 6 Addiction Charge Nurse for HMPYOI Lilias. This role involves assessing patients, implementing care plans, and developing trauma-informed addiction services. Candidates must be registered Mental Health Nurses, possess a degree, and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong...
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Glasgow, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full timeA regional healthcare authority in Glasgow seeks a Charge Nurse specializing in addictions to join their team. The role includes patient assessments, implementing care plans, and collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must be Registered Mental Health Nurses with at least 2 years of clinical experience. The position promotes a supportive...
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Charge Nurse – Addictions
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Practitioner Nurse
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Glasgow, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full timeA leading healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Practitioner Nurse – Addictions to deliver comprehensive services in a secure prison environment. This role requires knowledge of addiction and blood-borne virus issues, with responsibilities including assessments and health interventions. The ideal candidate will work within a multidisciplinary...
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