Bank Registered & Senior Nurses - HMP The Verne

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse to support integrated healthcare services in a prison setting. The role requires strong clinical skills, effective communication, and the management of complex patient needs. Candidates should be NMC registered with at least two years of relevant experience. The position promises a rewarding working environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact on healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care.
• Minimum of two years' experience at Band 5.
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration.
• Working knowledge of current issues facing prison healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service.
• Manage a complex clinical caseload.
• Deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service.
• Participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour

Education

Registered NMC Qualification (B5/B6)

Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Registered Nurse Duties:

• To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model.
• To manage a complex clinical caseload.
• To support the development, implement and maintenance the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service.
• Ensure all clinics and consultations are delivered in a clinically effective and timely way, in line with service needs.

Senior Nurse Duties:

• The post holder will exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills.
• To deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison. This will include acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks.
• To demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis.
• To support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate.
• To participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice.
• To ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service.
• The post holder will work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required
• To deputise for the Team manager as required
• To work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment.
• Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act.
• To work in accordance with Trust policies and guidelines
• To be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting.
• Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying.

(Full JD\'s can be downloaded in supporting documents section)

Important information

All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team.

You will need to provide:

Proof of right to work documentation

Proof of ID, needs to include 1 photographic ID

Proof of address documentation

Non-UK passport holders will need to have correct documentation (right to work in the UK) and a Home office Share code.

Address History:

5 years address history will be needed.

Applicants that are not UK Passport holders who provide less than 5 years UK address history will need to provide a Police Certificate which must be in English from where they resided previously.

Applicants who are UK Passport holders who have lived abroad for a period of more than six months during the last three years will need to provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from the countries resided in or visited.

In order to assist you in obtaining a Police Certificate, guidance can be sought from: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-o...

If the country you have resided in is not listed here, you can obtain the necessary information by contacting the relevant Embassy or High Commission for that Country. Their contact details can be found on the Foreign & Commonwealth Office website (http://www.fco.gov.uk/en).

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered NMC Qualification (B5/B6)
• Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience (B6)

Experience

• Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care (B5/B6)
• Minimum of two years\' experience at Band 5 (B6)
• Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations (B6)
• Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare (B6)

Desirable criteria

• Previous prison/secure experience (B5/B6)

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills (B5/B6)
• Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour (B6)

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request.

If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs.

We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

If you choose to use AI or other tools to assist in writing your application, it\'s essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section. While AI can help streamline the writing process, these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job you\'re applying for. There is also a risk that it can generate false or misleading information. AI-generated job applications can often be generic, impersonal and may not accurately reflect your qualifications, knowledge, skills, and experiences. It is crucial that you personalise your supporting statement by articulating these in your unique voice. Relying solely on AI to write your application or supporting information section is not advocated by Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and could negatively impact your chances of success in the application process.

We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• JD & PS band 5 Nurse - HMP The Verne (PDF, 288.4KB)
• JD & PS band 6 Nurse - HMP The Verne (PDF, 304.4KB)
• Important Additional Information For Candidates (please read carefully) (PDF, 160.6KB)
• Privacy Notice for Staff (PDF, 268.6KB)
• Staff Benefits (PDF, 2.5MB)