Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Primary Care Nurse- Primarily Nights

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Job summary

Permanent Nights Very rare post (Some day shift working)

Primary Care Nurse

Healthcare, HMP Bedford

Would you like to work in a friendly, nurse led environment within HMP Bedford for a trust that is committed to making a positive difference to both its service users and the careers of its staff?

We are seeking a qualified experienced nurse to work within an integrated healthcare model.

The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who works closely with patients, the health care multidisciplinary team and the prison service to ensure comprehensive and Trauma informed care is provided to patient.

In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts a Recruitment and Retention incentive of £5000 for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 18 months of employment (given probation / supervision standards are met), Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will undertake various duties within the prison setting, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening patients, triage and working in partnership with other agencies to provide care.

Previous experience of working in a prison is especially desirable, but not essential. You will benefit from an extensive supernumerary period, access to a full range of training and be encouraged to develop your skills within this role.

About us

NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.

Date posted

18 December 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£35,392 to £42,618 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TF565-MH-A

Job locations

HMP Bedford

St Loyes Street

Bedford

MK40 1HG

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

1.RGN / RMN on the NMC register or Paramedic on the HCPC register
2.Be educated to post graduate degree level or 18 months post qualification experience
4.Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing.

Desirable

3.Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment
6.Have experience of managing groups of staff, dealing with staff issues and managing performance, sickness and conduct matters

Skills

Essential

3.Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained.
12.Be able to work in a fast paced, multi-level environment

Desirable

9.Actively participate in and support clinical audit and clinical governance systems at a local level, including the collection of data

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

1.RGN / RMN on the NMC register or Paramedic on the HCPC register
2.Be educated to post graduate degree level or 18 months post qualification experience
4.Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing.

Desirable

3.Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment
6.Have experience of managing groups of staff, dealing with staff issues and managing performance, sickness and conduct matters

Skills

Essential

3.Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained.
12.Be able to work in a fast paced, multi-level environment

Desirable

9.Actively participate in and support clinical audit and clinical governance systems at a local level, including the collection of data

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bedford

St Loyes Street

Bedford

MK40 1HG

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Bedford

St Loyes Street

Bedford

MK40 1HG

Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)