About this role
Job summary
We're recruiting now for part time (28.5 hours per week) Band 5 RGN primary care nurses to work within our prison services across HMP Kirklevington.
Every day is different for a prison nurse, as you'll work within varied roles including:
oPrimary care nursing
oMinor injuries and illnesses
oEmergency and urgent care
oHealth assessment and wellbeing checks
oLong 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 Time for you (additional day off) Welcome payment for some posts 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 description Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.
Person Specification
Education and Training Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult /General/Mental Health
Desirable
Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training
Qualifications Essential
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
Desirable
Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment. Experience of health needs assessment/Triage Working to Patient Group Directives Experience in working in general practice 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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address HMP Kirklevington
Yarm
TS15 9PA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)