Registered Nurse Associate

Practice Plus Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider in Wolverhampton seeks a Recovery Hub Registered Nurse Associate to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across multiple sites. Applicants should be qualified Nurse Associates currently registered with the NMC, with a passion for supporting individuals with substance misuse needs. The position requires full commitment to learning and professional development. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Bespoke induction

Access to learning management system

Career development opportunities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Demonstrated current/recent preceptorship pathway since joining the NMC register.
• Evidence of post-registration CPD in areas relating to current practice.
• Experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding care to patients, personalizing care based on their feedback.
• Assist with health promotion and well-being activities.
• Deliver non-judgemental care and support to nursing teams.

Skills

Person-centred care

Support for individuals with substance misuse needs

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Nurse Associate

NMC registration

Training to level 3 in safeguarding

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Recovery Hub Registered Nurse Associate to join our Substance recovery Team at West Midlands Regional Hub Office based at HMP Oakwood Visitors Centre. As a Registered Nurse Associate you will provide high-quality, person-centred care across three sites: HMP Oakwood, HMP Featherstone and HMP Brinsford. You will demonstrate a genuine passion for supporting individuals with substance misuse needs and a willingness to develop your knowledge and skills in this area. Previous experience in substance misuse or addiction services would be an advantage, but a strong commitment to learning and professional development is equally valued.

Hours

• Monday - Friday
• 30 hours per week over 4 or 5 days

Salary

This position is full time. Annual salary of £32,375.00 per annum FTE, pro‑rota at £25,900.00.

Benefits & Induction

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Access to bespoke Learning Management System
• Support from the wider team

Main duties of the job

• Provide outstanding care to patients, listening to and acting on their feedback so care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• Contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, well‑being and clinics as well as assisting patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care involving health promotion clinics, observations, and support to nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care within healthcare centres and on wings and house blocks.
• Forge strong links within our teams, partners and stakeholders to provide a trustworthy, safe and proud service.
• Promote best practice, evidence‑based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning. Promote patient well‑being through our overarching Well‑being Approach, demonstrating empathy and understanding to our patients.

Career Development

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development and learning.

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• We embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

Qualifications required

• Qualified Nurse Associate.
• Currently registered with the NMC.
• Training to level 3 in the safeguarding of vulnerable people.
• Demonstrated current/recent preceptorship pathway since joining the NMC register.
• Evidence of post‑registration CPD in areas relating to current practice.

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Legal and Security Checks

Candidates are required to have legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Practice Plus Group Regional Office
Oakwood Visitors Centre
Wolverhampton
WV10 7NZ

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/