Custody Nurse - Perth & Kinross

Custody Nurse - Perth & Kinross

About SNMS

ScotNursing & Medical Services (SNMS) is one of the leading nursing and care agencies in the country, providing high-quality healthcare services across a range of sectors.

Operating 24/7, our experienced Healthcare and Nursing Coordinators provide dedicated support and guidance to our staff. We offer competitive rates of pay, comprehensive in-house training and ongoing professional development opportunities.

The Role

SNMS is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Custody Nursing Team, covering Perth & Kinross.

As a Custody Nurse, you will provide clinical assessments, nursing care and triage to individuals in custody and within Scottish court settings.

This is a varied and rewarding role involving individuals with a wide range of physical health, mental health and social care needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting clinical assessments and health screening.
• Providing nursing care and clinical triage.
• Identifying physical and mental health concerns, including substance misuse and withdrawal risks.
• Recognising safeguarding concerns and escalating clinical risks appropriately.
• Maintaining accurate clinical documentation.
• Working collaboratively with police personnel, court staff and other healthcare professionals.
• Ensuring all individuals in custody are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

Essential Requirements

• Current NMC registration.
• Minimum 1 year's recent nursing experience.
• Full, valid driving licence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Flexible, professional and compassionate approach to patient care.

Previous experience in patient assessment, mental health, emergency care or substance misuse is advantageous but not essential, as full role-specific training will be provided.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee referral programme.
• Comprehensive in-house training.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Dedicated 24/7 support from our experienced coordination team.

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Custody Nurse
• Location: Perth & Kinross
• Job Type: Part-Time
• Registration: NMC essential
• Experience: Minimum 1 year's recent nursing experience
• Driving Licence: Essential

Apply Today!

Looking for a new challenge outside traditional nursing environments? Join the SNMS Custody Nursing Team and develop your clinical skills in a varied and rewarding role, making a real difference to individuals within the custody system.

Apply today and become part of ScotNursing & Medical Services!