Registered Nurse - HMP Forest Bank

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Additional day off

Refer a friend

Training and development

Flexible working

Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Spectrum Community Health CIC is recruiting for a primary care role within a prison setting. The post involves health assessments, medication administration, diagnostic testing and delivering interventions in collaboration with mental health colleagues as part of an MDT.

You will work flexibly across the service to provide evidence-based care and contribute to the development of integrated health services, aligned with our values and mission.

Qualifications

• Performs comprehensive health assessments for prisoners.
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed.
• Conducts diagnostic tests and evaluates outcomes.
• Works within a multidisciplinary team to plan care.
• Delivers evidence-based interventions aligned with service goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary health care within a prison setting.
• Collaborate with mental health and other stakeholders in MDTs.
• Deliver flexible, responsive health interventions based on patient needs.
• Contribute to developing knowledge across integrated services.

Skills

Health assessments

Medication administration

Diagnostic tests

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Evidence-based interventions

Tools

Medical records software

Job description

To provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to patients with physical health needs within Health & Justice. 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 multidisciplinary team within the prison setting.

This role involves undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, performing diagnostic tests, as appropriate, and providing and evaluating 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.

The postholder will be part of a team that provides primary care within a prison, preventing transfer to outside hospitals. They will demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options and have a keen interest in developing knowledge and skills across the integrated services.

The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.

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
• Time for you (additional day off)
• 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.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kirsty Leavy Job title: Primary Care Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01619257000