Senior Charge Nurse – Police Custody Healthcare

About the role

The NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Senior Charge Nurse to lead the Police Custody Healthcare service. You will oversee a 24‑hour nursing team delivering evidence‑based care to individuals in police custody suites, ensuring safe, high‑quality healthcare for all referrals.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the nursing team in developing a new workforce model for Police Custody Healthcare.
• Provide clinical and professional leadership, ensuring compliance with NMC standards and NHS policies.
• Manage referrals, conduct integrated assessments, and develop care programmes for detainees.
• Oversee clinical and staff governance issues, maintaining accurate records and timely referrals to other services.
• Drive service improvement, quality initiatives, and change management projects.

Required profile

• Current, active NMC UK registration (live pin).
• Demonstrated leadership and managerial experience in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work a full‑time 36‑hour week, Monday‑Friday core hours.
• Valid driving licence for peripatetic service coverage.
• Experience with justice‑related healthcare services is advantageous but not essential.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent contract within a leading NHS organisation.
• Opportunity to shape a new service model in forensic healthcare.
• Professional development and continuous learning support.