About this role
Job summary
Are you a dedicated RGN looking for a new challenge within a diverse, community setting?
Do you want to combine your primary care, acute and emergency nursing skills all in one place.
You must have sound nursing knowledge, lots of valuable experience and demonstrate excellent communication skills. If you believe that this could be your next career move and are focused on delivering high quality patient care, then please apply today.
Main duties of the job
Working in secure healthcare will bring new challenges and we have opportunities for Bank Nurses. The days are varied and there is a wide range of training and development opportunities. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team delivering primary care, mental health and substance misuse services to our patients. This includes nurse led clinics, administering medication and treatments, emergency response, triage, wound care, examinations and referrals. No two days are the same working in our friendly and supportive team.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team!
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative staff bank.
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!
Enhanced bank rates Flexibility Free DBS checks Holiday pay Access to NHS Pension Scheme (subject to hours worked)
NHS and Blue Light discounts Regional work Onsite gym available at some sites Opportunity to join substantive employment.
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 well-being 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 an informal discussion please contact Laura Marr.
Person Specification
Education and Training Essential
Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health
Desirable
Mentorship / teaching / assessing experience
Knowledge and Experience Essential
Awareness of current healthcare issues Awareness of clinical governance, risk management and quality agenda Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision There is a requirement to undertake training to become proficient in the use of SystemOne
Desirable
Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting Awareness of the Health and Justice agenda in prisons Experience of working within a secure environment Experience of health needs assessment/Triage Working to Patient Group Directives Practice Nurse / Chronic Disease Management / Minor Injuries experience Experience of relevant continuing professional development Experience of using SystemOne
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 Haverigg
North Ln, Haverigg
Millom
LA18 4NA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)