Band 6 Prison Nurse

HCRG Care Group; Norwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Band 6 Prison Nurse for HMP Norwich. This role involves working on a 12.5-hour shift pattern, providing high-quality nursing care in a custodial setting. Ideal candidates will have NMC registration, relevant experience, and a desire to develop within prison healthcare. Competitive salary and several employee benefits, including professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

Free tea, coffee, and milk

Free on-site parking

Access to on-site gym

Membership of My Reward Hub

Wages access options

Support for wellbeing

Professional development opportunities

Inclusive culture encouraging ideas

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC registration required.
• Experience in a hospital or custodial setting preferred.
• Willing to develop specialist interest and experience with appraisal.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care and act as a role model for care standards.
• Manage medicines safely and respond to emergency situations.
• Work as part of a team and assess patients' needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Clinical Governance

Mentorship

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Job Introduction

Are you a qualified Registered Nurse looking to make a change and be part of a team where you will be supported and appreciated? HMP Norwich is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Band 6 Prison Nurse.

The role involves 12.5-hour shift work on a rotary pattern, including night shifts, every other weekend, with night and weekend enhancements that significantly increase the salary.

About the service

HMP Norwich is a local Category B prison housing male prisoners from court or police custody, comprising several wings. HCRG provides 24/7 healthcare services, including emergency, primary, social, palliative care, and a substance misuse service.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

1. Act as a role model for high standards of care, complying with NMC Codes of Conduct and HCRG policies.
2. Work as a team member providing skilled nursing care, assessing immediate and long-term needs.
3. Carry a radio for communication, respond to emergency situations, and ensure safety of patients and staff.
4. Manage medicines safely and legally, attending training and maintaining competencies.

Refer to the attached full job description for detailed responsibilities.

The Ideal Candidate

You will be a registered nurse with an NMC registration, with experience in a hospital or custodial setting, and an interest in prison healthcare.

• Experience of team and multidisciplinary working.
• Post-registration clinical experience.
• Mentorship and clinical governance experience.
• Willingness to develop a specialist interest.
• Experience with appraisal and supervision.

Package Description

As a Prison Band 6 Nurse at HMP Norwich, you will receive:

• Salary between £38,682 - £46,580, depending on experience.
• Free tea, coffee, and milk at your base.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to on-site gym.
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts and cashback.
• Options to access wages as earned.
• Support for mental and physical wellbeing, including legal, debt, and life management help.
• Opportunities for professional development and career pathways.
• An inclusive culture encouraging ideas to improve services.
• High standards of clinical quality, with many services rated 'good' or 'outstanding'.

About The Company

We are a leading provider of community health and care services, transforming health and care since 2006. We focus on experience, efficiency, and outcomes, supporting millions across England with a commitment to equality and inclusion.

We promote safeguarding and safer working practices, with a thorough recruitment process including criminal record checks.

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