Primary Care Nurse

The Methodist Church in Britain; Perry; Presencial; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free parking

Staff restaurant

Onsite gymnasium

Accredited living wage employer

Extensive induction program

Regular supervision and appraisals

Descripción de la vacante

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 5 primary care nurse for HMP Littlehey, a category C men's prison. You will provide holistic clinical care for adult male prisoners, administer medications, screen new arrivals, and respond to emergencies within a secure setting.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team across two healthcare centres and contribute to daily healthcare operations under supervision from a Band 6 nurse.

Formación

• NMC registration or pending registration.
• Experience in prison healthcare.
• Security vetting with at least 3 years' UK residency.

Responsabilidades

• Provide holistic, evidence-based healthcare for prisoners.
• Assist in taking charge of the healthcare centre daily.
• Oversee day-to-day healthcare services under the oversight of a band 6 nurse.
• Record nursing practice on the Trust electronic record system.
• Attend emergencies using NEWS 2 assessment.

Conocimientos

Prison experience

Medication administration

Clinical care

NEWS 2 assessment

Descripción del empleo

A band 5 primary care nurse post at HMP Littlehey, a category C men's prison, where Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust provides care under contract. The work is clinical care for an adult male population with diverse, complex needs, including medication, screening new arrivals and attending emergencies. It is a secure setting with a multidisciplinary team across two healthcare centres. NMC registration or pending is needed, student nurses are considered, and security vetting needs three years' UK residency.

What the job involves

• Provide, develop and evaluate holistic, evidence-based healthcare for prisoners
• Assist in taking charge of the healthcare centre daily
• Oversee day-to-day healthcare services under the oversight of a band 6 nurse
• Liaise with a wide range of disciplines inside the prison and the local healthcare economy
• Attend emergencies and use the NEWS 2 assessment tool
• Administer medication
• Screen all new receptions, transfers and releases
• Take part in multidisciplinary meetings
• Record nursing practice on the Trust electronic record system
• Develop a clinical role with specific areas of responsibility in a secure environment
• Work in a fast-paced, complex environment

What’s required

Registration & licences

• NMC registration or pending registration

Experience

• Prison experience

Checks & eligibility

• Security vetting
• At least 3 years' continuous UK residency, with evidence

Nice to have

• Primary care experience
• Knowledge of long-term conditions

What’s offered

• Extensive supernumerary induction period
• Regular supervision and appraisals
• Encouragement to undertake training
• Free parking
• Staff restaurant
• Onsite gymnasium
• Accredited living wage employer