Staff Nurse – Mental Health

Job details

• Job reference: 251833
• Salary: Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
• Job closing date: 12/07/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: HMP - Low Moss
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 25/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Mental Health

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

HMP Low Moss houses approximately 840 people from the age of 21 and above. The health care team has a multidisciplinary approach offering support in primary care, alcohol and drug recovery services and mental health. There is a variety of allied health professionals also attending to provide additional services and we work in partnership with the Scottish Prison Service. The post holder would be required to operate as part of an extensive multi-disciplinary team in the capacity of mental health nurse.

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Staff Nurse, Mental Health within our Prison Healthcare Service at HMP Low Moss, where your work will make a meaningful difference every day. You will be part of a highly supportive multi-disciplinary team delivering compassionate, person-centred care to a diverse and complex patient group. This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to develop your clinical expertise within a secure environment, while contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for individuals in custody. NHSGGC is committed to your professional growth, offering learning, development and a strong culture of support. If you are motivated, resilient and passionate about mental health care, we would love to hear from you. Working with NHSGGC means being part of one of the largest and most innovative NHS organisations in the UK.

You need to have a live NMC UK pin in order to be considered for this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• HMP Low Moss
• Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:48
• Permanent, full-time
• This post is primarily based at HMP Low Moss however can be moved between the four prison sites if needed to meet exigencies of the service

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver comprehensive mental health nursing care including assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care programmes
• Manage a defined caseload, acting as keyworker for individuals with complex mental health and social care needs
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team including primary care, addictions, psychiatry and prison services
• Undertake risk assessments and contribute to care planning within the Care Programme Approach
• Monitor, evaluate and report on patient progress, treatment outcomes and any changes in clinical presentation
• Respond effectively to crisis situations and provide timely interventions within a secure environment
• Maintain accurate, confidential clinical records and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• First level Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC registration
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with post-registration experience in a relevant clinical setting
• Knowledge of mental health legislation including the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003
• Understanding of clinical governance, professional accountability and risk management in practice
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and work independently
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with patients and colleagues
• IT literate with experience of electronic record systems and a commitment to ongoing professional development

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
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• 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:Nurse Team Leader, Elaine Martin, elaine.martin8@nhs.scot, 0141 762 9689

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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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.

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