Primary Care Deputy Team Leader

Nhsayrshireandarran; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is looking for a Primary Care Senior Staff Nurse for a fixed-term position in a challenging and unique environment. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, delivering high quality care to a vulnerable population. The role requires a first level registered nurse with strong decision-making skills and the ability to work autonomously. This opportunity offers a chance for professional development and aims to enhance your clinical skills and knowledge.

Qualifications

• Must be a first level registered nurse with willingness to develop clinical skills.
• Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality care and treatment in a multidisciplinary team setup.
• Contribute significantly to the health care needs of a vulnerable population.
• Work autonomously with clinical decision-making skills.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Clinical decision making

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

Overview

Fixed Term or Secondment Opportunity for 12 months to cover substantive post holders secondment leave

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a primary care senior staff nurse in one of our Forth Valley Prisons. This post will primarily be based within HMP Glenochil; opportunities to move to different sites for development and service need may be provided. Our ethos is to deliver trauma informed, person centred and safe & effective care to our patients.

Organisation and Team

We are recruiting dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic staff who want to be part of a patient centred and multi disciplinary integrated team. If you are looking for increased job satisfaction through varied, and challenging patient centred roles, come and join Forth Valley Prison Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• You will deliver high quality care and treatment within this unique environment, working in partnership with SPS, and wider agencies.
• You will be a vital part of a holistic service, making a significant contribution to the health care needs, outcomes and experience of a complex and vulnerable population.
• The post holder will be a first level registered nurse, looking to develop and enhance their clinical skills and knowledge.
• They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• They will have the ability to work autonomously, with a high level of clinical decision making skills.
• They will be ambitious and a committed individual, supporting the development of a modern and innovative healthcare service.
• All posts are subject to rotation. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

Requirements and Conditions

• Member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme (as part of the duties of the post).
• Details on PVG and related information can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
• As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata, with a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay is not affected.
• Certificate of Sponsorship: Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK should review eligibility for Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at pre-employment checks.
• Potential sponsorship depends on meeting minimum salary thresholds and other required criteria; details are provided by NHS Forth Valley. Transitional arrangements may apply for those already on Skilled Worker visas.

Procedures and Additional Information

• Secondment requests: Existing permanent employees must discuss this opportunity with their substantive line manager and complete the secondment request form prior to interview. The form and the associated policy are on the HR/Recruitment intranet pages and must be signed by the substantive line manager. The candidate should take it to interview as confirmation that an agreement has been granted.
• For informal enquiries contact Claire Gallagher (Primary Care Team Leader within HMP Glenochil) at [e-mail] or [e-mail].
• Most correspondence is sent by e-mail; please check your e-mail (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
• NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria. Please contact the Recruitment Office for reasonable adjustments to assist with your application and/or interview.
• NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Additional notes
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail. Check your junk folders and Jobtrain account for updates.