Registered Nurse - HMP Buckley Hall + £1500 Welcome Payment

Spectrum Community Health; Milnrow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Milnrow is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive health assessments and treatments for prisoners. The role involves working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver quality healthcare and may include flexible working hours. The ideal candidate should hold a valid nursing qualification and possess experience in healthcare settings, preferably within the prison service.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your Birthday

Welcome payment for some posts

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification required.
• Experience in healthcare services, preferably in a prison setting.
• Knowledge of health assessment and medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake health assessments and administer medication.
• Perform diagnostic tests as necessary.
• Provide and evaluate health interventions for prisoners.

Job description

To provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the Secure Environments Business Unit. In conjunction with the management team, contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting.

The role of the Registered Nurse is to undertake health assessments, administer medication and treatments, perform diagnostic tests as appropriate, and to provide and evaluate a range of health interventions to meet prisoner health and social care needs.

The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the service to provide responsive, evidence-based interventions working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams. Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide primary care within the prison, preventing transfer to outside hospital where possible.

What We Offer

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service.

Our Mission and Vision

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities. Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.