Staff Nurse - Blood Borne Virus/Sexual Health Nurse

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

Monday to Friday. There may be requirement to cover other shifts as per nursing contracts including weekends. Effective 1 April 2026, the full time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

Role Overview

In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Blood borne virus (BBV) and sexual health service. The role sits within the wider Alcohol and drug recovery service with expectation to participate within this team. Service in partnership with Primary Care and Mental Health practitioners as part of a multi disciplinary team within the prison setting and to deliver a comprehensive blood borne virus service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Blood borne virus (BBV) and sexual health service.
• Provide assessments, provide and evaluate a range of health interventions to meet prisoner healthcare needs and contribute to the wider continuous development of prison healthcare services.
• Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of BBV issues and treatment options to provide clinical guidance to all staff on matters relating to health and wellbeing.
• Carry continuing responsibility for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and the setting of standards of care within a secure environment.
• Work as part of an extensive multi disciplinary team, providing senior practitioner support.
• Potentially move between the four prison sites as needed to meet service exigencies.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Live NMC UK pin is required.
• Driving licence desirable but not essential; ability to access prison health care areas required.
• Experience in BBV services and prisoner healthcare desirable.

EEO Statement

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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Application Process

Information for candidates. 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.

Contact

Informal contact: Brenda Bissett, Nurse Team Lead, or . For application portal/log in issues, please contact Jobtrain support hub.