Substance Use Staff Nurse - Prison Nursing inAberdeenshire inAberdeenshire PUBLISHED TUE 7 JAN 2025

HMP NHS

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Opportunity to be part of a developing and robust Prison Nursing Team focused on providing high-quality care.

Chance to work in a unique and challenging environment that fosters professional growth and team collaboration.

No night shifts, allowing for a better work-life balance with structured 12-hour shifts.

Attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 to support successful candidates transitioning to the role.

Engage in ongoing professional development and change management in response to the evolving needs of the client group.

Work alongside a diverse range of stakeholders, enhancing partnership working and community engagement.

The position of Substance Use Staff Nurse at HMP Grampian in Aberdeenshire, NHS Scotland, presents an exciting opportunity for motivated individuals seeking a challenging role within the prison healthcare environment. The nurse will be part of a developing team, responsible for managing their workload and working collaboratively with various stakeholders to meet the healthcare needs of the prison population. The role requires flexibility, problem-solving skills, and the ability to cope with the demanding and dynamic prison setting, offering shift-based work (12-hour shifts, no night shifts) with an attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for successful candidates.

Candidates should possess experience in team collaboration and change management, and NHS Scotland encourages applications from all diverse backgrounds. The organisation emphasises equality and diversity within the workforce and aims to foster a respectful environment for all employees. Interested individuals are advised to apply through the Jobtrain system and ensure all application details are accurate, as further correspondence will occur via email.

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic individual, looking for a new challenge? If so, then we would like to hear from you!.

HMP Grampian is a high security prison for adult males and females. HMP Grampian is the only such facility in the northeast of the country. The establishment has 6 residential housing blocks. Housing male offenders; Banff Hall houses female offenders. Aberlour Unit houses prisoners who have community access. Finally, Dyce Hall is the Separation & Re-Integration Unit

HMP Grampian can offer an exciting career development opportunity in the challenging environment of NHS Prison Health Care.

We are in midst of rebuilding a robust Prison Nursing Team where there will be opportunities be a part of developing a strong nursing service within the ever-changing prison environment.

As a substance use nurse you will join a service that is continually developing to meet the needs of our client group. You will have experience of team working, problem solving, flexibility, continuing professional development and change management. You will have day to day responsibility of managing your workload and a commitment to partnership working with a range of stakeholders.

The prison environment is extremely busy and both emotionally and physically demanding. This post requires someone who can cope with these demands.

The post is shift based working 12 hours 0600-1830, 0945-2130 shifts Monday to Sunday.  There is no night shift.  

An attractive relocation allowance of up to £8,000 is available to successful candidates.

Informal enquiries to:    

Lisa Benson / Elaine Dingwall

Senior Charge Nurse  

HMP & YOI Grampian

Tel: 

Email: or

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Additional Information For Candidates

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Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

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