Registered Nurse, HMP Parc

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible working

Career growth

Access to ongoing learning and develop

Job summary

The nursing post at HMP Parc, delivered by the health board, requires an NMC-registered nurse to conduct health assessments, administer medicines, and perform diagnostic tests within a multidisciplinary prison team.

Welsh speaking skills are desirable, and the role sits flexibly across the service, with a focus on maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment and delivering evidence-based care to prisoners.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for patients with chronic conditions.
• Experience educating patients in managing their condition, including lifestyle advice.
• NMC registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake health assessments of prisoners.
• Administer medication and treatments in line with guidance.
• Perform diagnostic tests.
• Provide and evaluate health interventions to meet prisoners' health and social care needs.
• Provide responsive, evidence-based interventions, working flexibly across the service.
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and take emergency equipment to the scene.
• Promote health and wellbeing and maintain a safe, caring environment.
• Practise in line with the NMC Code and respect diversity.
• Inform and advise the Nurse Manager or Deputy of problems and help resolve them.
• Work alongside physical and mental health teams and prison staff.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Chronic Conditions

Job description

This is a nursing post in the physical health primary care service at HMP Parc, delivered by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board with G4S, GPs and mental health teams. The work centres on health assessments, medicines administration, diagnostic tests and interventions for prisoners with physical health needs, so that care can be given in the prison rather than through hospital transfer. The role works flexibly across the service and sits within a multi-disciplinary team alongside prison staff. NMC registration is required and Welsh speaking skills are desirable.

What the job involves

• Undertake health assessments of prisoners
• Administer medication and treatments in line with RCN guidance
• Perform diagnostic tests
• Provide and evaluate health interventions to meet prisoners' health and social care needs
• Provide responsive, evidence-based interventions, working flexibly across the service
• Respond promptly to medical emergencies and take emergency equipment to the scene
• Promote health and wellbeing and maintain a safe, caring and therapeutic environment
• Practise in line with the NMC Code, respecting differences in gender, sexuality, ethnicity, religion, culture and disability
• Inform and advise the Nurse Manager or Deputy of actual or potential problems and help resolve them
• Work alongside physical and mental health teams and prison staff

Registration & licences

• UK NMC registration

Experience

• Experience caring for patients with chronic conditions
• Experience educating patients in managing their condition, including lifestyle advice

Skills & knowledge

• Evidence of maintaining clinical knowledge and skills
• Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working

Nice to have

• Diploma in Chronic Conditions
• Welsh speaking and listening skills at Level 3 or above (CEFR B2)
• Understanding of primary care in a prison setting

What’s offered

• Leading pension
• Generous leave
• Flexible working
• Career growth
• Access to ongoing learning and development