Prison Nurse

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cardiff seeks a Registered Nurse committed to delivering high-quality patient care and fostering staff development. The role involves working within a multi-disciplinary team in various clinical areas, mentoring others, and contributing to nursing audits to uphold clinical standards. Proficiency in Welsh is encouraged, complementing the diverse healthcare needs within the community.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak Welsh desirable.
• Experience in nursing and patient treatment.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver primary healthcare and maintain high clinical standards.
• Develop expertise in specialty areas and lead nurse-led clinics.
• Supervise staff and ensure a safe working environment.

Skills

Mentoring

Patient Care

Clinical Standards

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

The post holder will:

1. Work closely with the Healthcare team and multi-disciplinary team members to deliver primary healthcare at HMP Cardiff, maintaining high clinical standards and staff development.
2. Be responsible for staff's professional development, acting as a mentor and preceptor, and participate in the VBA process for reviewing Band 3 and 5 staff.
3. Take charge of the department as required, and carry out care independently, supervising staff and ensuring a safe working environment.
4. Be flexible in clinical duties and provide cover across specified areas.
5. Develop expertise in a specialty area such as asthma, diabetes, or Blood Borne Viruses, and lead nurse-led clinics including patient assessments, treatments, and referrals.
6. Provide excellent patient/prisoner care in partnership with other professionals, following the Fundamentals of Care, and develop individual care plans.
7. Offer clinical advice to staff and ensure nursing documentation complies with NMC and UHB standards.
8. Maintain patient/prisoner dignity, confidentiality, and participate in nursing audits.
9. Contribute to team ethos and standard approaches to nursing care, using evidence-based practice.
10. Assist in setting care standards and collaborating with the team to meet patient needs to high standards.

Desirable: Ability to speak Welsh. Both English and Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is a large, diverse organization serving around 500,000 people, committed to innovation, research, and regional service development. Cardiff offers a vibrant city life, while the Vale of Glamorgan provides scenic countryside and coast.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Natallie Webb
• Job Title: Senior Nurse
• Email: [e-mail]
• Telephone: [phone]

or

• Julie Turner, Operations Manager
• Telephone: [phone]