Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 prison nurse to join the hepatitis CNS team. This post will require someone with experience and background of working in a prison environment. An interest in hepatitis C will also be an advantage.
The post holder will work closely with the Hepatitis CNS's in delivering patient focused care. They will help run a nurse led service in treating patients with hepatitis C in the prison, help with testing in the prison and link in with the Hepatitis C Trust and other Health and Justice partners.
They will get patients information ready for the weekly hepatitis MDT and respond swiftly to instructions/outcomes, see patients in the prison setting and prepare them for treatment.
You will be offered support and supervision by the senior CNS team members and will undertake a competence based training programme.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a sound clinical knowledge of working within the prison setting and is essential for this post.
Within this exciting role there are plenty of opportunities to develop and the successful candidate will be able to explore opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.
The post is part time and the office base is in Nuffield House at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
For further information please contact Sally Bufton, ODN Nurse Manager on 0121 371 4601or sally.bufton@uhb.nhs.uk.
Main duties of the job
*Provide specialist nursing advice to patients referred for specialist intervention, care and support within the hepatitis services, being a point of contact for assessment, information and advice for the patient, family and carers.
*Be a point of contact and liaison with the prison Blood borne virus (BBV) link /lead nurse.
*To liaise closely with the Hepatitis C Trust prison peers and to participate in the "Follow Me Project" to track the patient after release to ensure we get the outcome SVR 12 test
*Continuously assess communication, educational and information needs for patients devise plans to ensure needs are met, ensure instructions/information are understood.
*Report and raise concerns about Safeguarding with HMP prison staff and accessing advice and support at the point of need.
*Establish and maintain robust communications process within and external to the wider team.
*Ensure effective handover of patients between health care professionals using a range of communication aids with focus on offender release into the community.
*Make verbal and written recommendations about changes required in clinical and network environments this may include challenging current practice standards or imparting information which could be contentious.
*Deal with a complex multi professional working relationships with numerous stakeholders
About us
We are recognised as one of the leading NHS Foundation Trusts in the UK. Our vision is to Build Healthier Lives, and we recognise that we need incredible staff to do this.
Our commitment to our staff is to create the best place for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and wellbeing of our staff, including a commitment of offering flexible working where we can;Offer our staff a wide variety of training and development opportunities, to support their personal and career development objectives.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our staff are treated fairly and feel that they belong, by creating a kind and inclusive environment. This is about equity of opportunity; removing all barriers, including discrimination and ensuring each individual member of staff reach their true potential, achieve their ambitions and thrive in their work. This is more than words. We are taking action. Our commitment to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation where every voice is heard, driven by our diverse and active staff networks, and at Board level by the Fairness Taskforce led by our CEO. We nurture a culture which empowers staff to challenge discriminatory behaviours and to enable people to bring their 'whole self' to a kinder, more connected and bold place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a Smoke-Free premises hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Job description
Job responsibilities
*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- *Evidence of post registration CPD / post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC.
- *Experience of working in offender health care settings as a registered nurse.
- *Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
- *Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality.
- *Experience teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
- *Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- *Demonstrable experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies and practice
- *Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the NMC.
- *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to develop a cross-boundary health role which works between HMP Birmingham / NHS and primary care along with any associated health/ care / offender support services.
- *Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload and developing skills, knowledge and competence.
- *Willingness to achieve competence in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices.
- *Willingness to achieve competence in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices associated with the role.
- *Advanced verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach may be required.
- *Advanced active listening skills which allow for reframing and testing of understanding
- *Advanced written communication skills with experience in compiling and documenting clinical information, retrieving, and sorting information and analysing information including patient sensitive data to inform decisions about care and treatment.
- *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances and be aware of the complex and unpredictable nature of working in a prison setting.
- *Majority of working week will be spent on site at HMP Birmingham -- post holder will be required to work at UHB premises as part of their role.
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- *Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
- *Evidence of post registration CPD / post registration qualification in appropriate area of speciality or professional knowledge supplemented by specialist experience and short courses to FHEQ Level 6
Experience
Essential
- *Evidence and ability to revalidate as required by the NMC.
- *Experience of working in offender health care settings as a registered nurse.
- *Significant post registration experience, with evidence of passion/ enthusiasm and knowledge for the associated area of specialist practice
- *Evidence of achievements and career development in current post and of on-going professional development/ competence
- *Demonstrate specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and CPD relevant to speciality.
- *Experience teaching/assessing and supervising others in a clinical setting.
- *Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary and cross agency work environment
- *Demonstrable experience of assessing risk and developing risk management strategies and practice
- *Demonstrate understanding / experience / willingness to be a practice-based supervisor / assessor as detailed in the NMC.
- *Knowledge of corporate and clinical governance
Additional Criteria
Essential
- *Ability to develop a cross-boundary health role which works between HMP Birmingham / NHS and primary care along with any associated health/ care / offender support services.
- *Ability to explain the requirement to balance clinical caseload and developing skills, knowledge and competence.
- *Willingness to achieve competence in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices.
- *Willingness to achieve competence in a range of clinical skills and expanded practices associated with the role.
- *Advanced verbal communication skills, able to engage effectively with people at all levels even when a more assertive approach may be required.
- *Advanced active listening skills which allow for reframing and testing of understanding
- *Advanced written communication skills with experience in compiling and documenting clinical information, retrieving, and sorting information and analysing information including patient sensitive data to inform decisions about care and treatment.
- *Ability to adapt behaviour to changing circumstances and be aware of the complex and unpredictable nature of working in a prison setting.
- *Majority of working week will be spent on site at HMP Birmingham -- post holder will be required to work at UHB premises as part of their role.
- *Ability to work a varied shift pattern where required.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
