Inspector

Job Description

Inspector (Ref: 250657)

Permanent

Full-Time: 36 Hours per Week

Band 7 (£52,845 – £61,466)

Edinburgh/Glasgow – hybrid working will apply for the foreseeable future

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and positive individual to contribute to the delivery of a national programme of inspections of healthcare within justice settings, working collaboratively with HM Inspectorate of Prisons for Scotland (HMIPS) and HM Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) to provide assurance and support continuous improvement in the quality of care across Scotland.

You will lead and contribute to the planning and delivery of inspections and reviews across a range of justice settings. This role requires the ability to communicate complex, sensitive and sometimes contentious information clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, and to build constructive working relationships with providers, colleagues and external stakeholders.

This post is based within the Healthcare within Justice team, part of the Quality Assurance and Regulation Directorate (QARD). Applicants must hold a relevant clinical qualification, specifically in mental health (for example, Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or an Allied Health Professional such as an Occupational Therapist) and be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience.

Ideally, you will have experience in prison and/or police custody settings, with a strong background in mental health and/or supporting people affected by substance use, and a clear understanding of the complex needs of individuals in these environments.

Candidates must be able to undertake mandatory Personal Protection Training (PPT) as this is an essential requirement of the role.

For informal enquiries, please contact Cath Haley, at or Elaine Rogerson, at

Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 1st July