Registered Nurse - Prison Healthcare

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for registered nurses to provide healthcare in HM Prison Cardiff. This role involves joining a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care to prisoners with diverse health issues, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously with complex patient needs.
• Skills in evidence-based and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Organizing admissions and discharges.
• Assessing, planning, and evaluating care.
• Working closely with MDT members.

Skills

Primary care

Acute medicine

Emergency medicine

Mental health

Excellent communication

Job description

Following recent Welsh Government investment, we have several vacancies for registered nurses interested in working in HM Prison Cardiff. The prison is a remand centre serving SE Wales courts, with a capacity for 800 men.

Successful candidates will join a recently expanded multidisciplinary team to provide healthcare to prisoners with diverse mental and physical health issues, including substance misuse. We are particularly interested in applicants with skills in primary care, acute or emergency medicine, and mental health.

The role involves organizing admissions and discharges, assessing, planning, and evaluating care. It requires close collaboration with other MDT members to deliver holistic, person-centred care, considering ongoing support needs post-release. There are opportunities to work with various partners within the Prison Service and community services, contribute to healthcare service planning, and participate in training and educational programs.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to work autonomously with patients with complex needs, applying evidence-based and patient-centred principles. Excellent communication skills are essential for discussing sensitive information related to prisoner health, and emotional resilience is vital due to the environment's demands.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not mandatory; both English and Welsh speakers are encouraged to apply.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, one of the UK’s largest, employs over 15,000 staff across six hospital sites, serving approximately 500,000 residents. Our mission is "Caring for People, Keeping People Well," with a focus on equity, innovation, and regional service development. We are committed to improving health outcomes and leading in clinical research, working closely with our community and staff.

Cardiff, the Welsh capital, offers vibrant city life with cultural attractions, while the nearby Vale of Glamorgan provides scenic countryside and coastline, catering to diverse lifestyles.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

• Name: Natallie Webb
• Title: Senior Nurse
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

Alternatively, contact Julie Turner, Operations Manager, at 029 2092 3109.