Registered Nurse - HMP Deerbolt

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a full-time Band 5 RGN primary care nurse for a 6-month interim position in HMPYOI Deerbolt. The role involves providing diverse nursing services including emergency care and health assessments. Strong communication skills and a commitment to quality care are vital. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for both new and experienced nurses.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your Birthday

Refer a friend scheme

Training and Development opportunities

Flexible Working

Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with Level 1 certification.
• Mentorship/supervision/teaching experience.
• Competent in phlebotomy and ECG monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care in a prison setting.
• Work within multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive healthcare.
• Conduct health assessments and monitor patient well-being.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical practice

Team collaboration

Compassion

Clinical governance awareness

Education

Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult/General/Mental Health

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We\'re recruiting now for full time (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 RGN primary care nurses to cover an interim position for approx 6 months to work within our prison services in HMPYOI Deerbolt.

Every day is different for a prison nurse, as you\'ll work within varied roles including:

• Primary care nursing
• Minor injuries and illnesses
• Emergency and urgent care
• Health assessment and wellbeing checks
• Long term conditions

Main duties of the job

We are a multi-disciplinary team collaborating with other services like GP, Optometry, Dentist, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Sexual health, Substance Misuse and Mental health. To help us deliver our extensive range of services, you\'ll be a qualified registered nurse (RGN) with a passion to deliver high-quality clinical care and a commitment to the rehabilitation of offenders. You\'ll be self-motivated, have a sound knowledge base and excellent communications skills.

Experience of working within the prison environment is not necessary as full induction and training will be provided.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

We\'re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we\'ve got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• 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. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

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. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people\'s lives, regardless of circumstances.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Education and Training

• Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult /General/Mental Health
• Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
• Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
• Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
• Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
• Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
• Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
• Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
• Working to Patient Group Directives
• Management / Minor Injuries
• Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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