Prison Nurse

Medacs Healthcare - Middle East; City of Edinburgh; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Prison Nurse to deliver high-quality care in a challenging environment. The role requires a Registered Nurse with experience in NHS and the ability to work under pressure. Flexible shifts are available, and the position offers competitive pay rates and excellent support.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

First sight of agency nursing shifts

Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant

Revalidation support

24/7/365 service

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic, person-centred care in a prison environment.
• Deliver healthcare interventions to support patients' needs.

Skills

quick thinking abilities

patience

attention to detail

timekeeping

empathy

active listening skills

Education

Registered Nurse

Job description

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Client Name: NHS Lothian

Role: Band 5 Registered Nurse -Prison Nurse experience

Rates: £17.45-£34.90

Shifts: Flexible hours, with shifts available throughout the day, night and at weekends.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of agency nursing shifts across multiple trusts
• Block bookings in your favourite locations
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us
  
  

General Key Skills

In addition to your qualifications, as a Band 5 Registered Nurse, you will have:

• quick thinking abilities
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• excellent attention to detail
• a methodical approach to tasks
• excellent timekeeping
• the ability to work well and under pressure
• empathy and understanding
• a flexible attitude
• a desire to learn and improve
• active listening skills
• the ability to use a computer competently
  
  

Main Duties/Responsibilities

As a nurse in a prison, you'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing holistic, person-centred care to people in prison. Due to the nature of prison healthcare, you'll provide a hybrid of primary and secondary care services.

You'll Work In Many Areas, Including

• minor injuries
• long-term conditions
• mental health
• substance recovery
• sexual health and blood-borne virus
• mother and baby care
• end-of-life and palliative care
  
  

People in prison could be aged 16 to 86 years old. They come from all parts of society and often have multiple health conditions. You'll have lots of opportunities to provide high-quality care to improve people's health and wellbeing and help to address health inequalities.

You'll deliver healthcare interventions to support patients in coping with illness, treatment, and recovery by assessing their needs, writing care plans, and monitoring progress.

Qualifications/Licenses/Certifications

Essential

• Be a Registered Nurse.
• At least 2 years post-graduate experience.
• 6 months recent NHS experience within the last 3 years.
• You will need to pass an enhanced background check.
• Prison induction and PPT training
  
  

Patient focus

If you are ready to demonstrate your nursing skills and passion for patient care in this Band 5 Registered Nurse role, we can't wait to hear from you. Apply today.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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