Prison HCA

Your World Recruitment; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Prison Nurse for a locum role in Chelmsford. This position offers a vital opportunity to help incarcerated individuals with mental health and substance misuse issues, allowing you to expand your skills in a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a prison setting is essential.
• Good listener with outstanding communication skills.
• Patient and able to work in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Taking blood samples and managing wounds.
• Conducting health screenings and supporting smoking cessation.
• Assisting doctors with minor surgical procedures.

Skills

Communication

Listening

Job description

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Are you an experienced Prison Nurse looking to build your career in a prison setting? Your World is looking for you.

We currently have a highly sought-after role available within an exciting Chelmsford-based Prison on a locum basis. It's the perfect opportunity for a Nurse hoping to further their career in a prison setting and broaden their experience.

About the role

You will be joining an experienced team working with patients within a prison setting. Your duties will include a wide range of tasks, including taking blood samples, wound management, health screenings, and smoking cessation. You may also be required to assist doctors with minor surgical procedures.

You will be working with patients who have an increased concentration of substance misuse and mental health issues, which means the support you offer will be of vital importance to the health and safety of each patient.

To be successful in this role, you will be a good listener with outstanding communication skills. As this role deals directly with prison inmates, the candidate should be patient and willing to work in what can occasionally be a challenging environment. They must be able to provide an efficient, smooth service whilst remaining friendly and reassuring.

Qualifications and experience

Previous experience in a prison setting is essential.