Registered Nurse, HMP Parc

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Pencoed; Vor Ort; GBP 33.000 - 40.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking a Band 5 nurse to deliver primary health services within a prison setting as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will undertake health assessments, administer medications, perform diagnostic tests, and contribute to a range of health interventions tailored to prisoners' needs.

The post involves flexible working across the service, including long days with a rotation onto night duties, and requires active NMC registration and Welsh language

Qualifikationen

• UK NMC registration is required.
• Diploma in Chronic Conditions.
• Welsh language skills (Level 3/B2) preferred.

Aufgaben

• Promote the health and well-being of patients/clients and maintain a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment.
• Administer medications in accordance with RCN guidance.
• Respond to medical emergencies promptly and ensure emergency equipment is conveyed to the scene.
• Inform the Nurse Manager/Deputy of actual or potential problems and contribute to resolving them.
• Provide health assessments and treatments within the prison Primary Health Service as part of the MDT.

Kenntnisse

Clinical knowledge

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Welsh language skills

Ausbildung

UK NMC Registration

Diploma in Chronic Conditions

Jobbeschreibung

Main area Prison health services Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days rotation onto night duty) Job ref 110-NMR280-1026

Site Carchar EF a Sefydliad Troseddwyr Ifanc y Parc Town Brdgend Salary £32,557 - £39,631 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 10/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

As an NHS employee, the post holder provides a comprehensive physical health service as part of the multi-disciplinary team to prisoners with physical health needs within the prison environment.

Working as part of the team to deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with G4S, GP’s, Secondary Care Mental Health, and Third Sector parties.

All key stakeholders in the care provision as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting.

This role involves undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, performing diagnostic tests, whilst 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, providing responsive, evidence-based interventions, working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams as well as Prison Staff.

The postholder will be part of a NHS 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.

Main duties of the job

• Promote the health and well-being of patients/clients and maintain a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment.
• Ensure nursing practice is in accordance with the NMC Code which incorporates and respects differences in respect of gender, sexuality ethnicity, religion culture and disability.
• At all times be aware of and practice within the NMC Code.
• Responsibility for administering medication in accordance with RCN guidance.
• To respond to medical emergencies promptly and to ensure that emergency equipment is conveyed to the scene.
• Informing and advising the Nurse Manager/Deputy of actual or potential problems with regard to patients, staff, visitors, etc, and where necessary, contribute to the appropriate action in resolving such problems on an ongoing basis.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.

Person specification

Registration

• UK NMC Registration

Knowledge

• Evidence of maintaining clinical knowledge and skills
• Working knowledge of multidisciplinary team working
• Diploma in Chronic Conditions
• Welsh Language Speaking & Listening Skills (Level 3 and above/B2)

Experience

• Experience in the care of patients presenting with chronic conditions
• Experience of educating patients in the management of their condition, including lifestyle advice
• Understanding of Primary Care in a prison setting

Equality and Diversity

We welcome applications from all protected groups under the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership, as well as those from the Armed Forces community.

Sponsorship

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance .

Use of AI

We review applications against role-specific criteria. Whilst AI tools can be helpful, applications that rely heavily on AI-generated or generic content may not provide the necessary detail, which may reduce the chances of being shortlisted. To give your application the best chance, please ensure the information you provide is both accurate and authentic, and tailor your examples to the criteria in the Person Specification.

Correspondence

Please check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the address on your application. Applications are accepted in Welsh or English with no preference.

Additional information

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a living wage employer.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.