Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

RGN Band 5 Developmental Posts to Band 6

The closing date is 22 May 2025

Job summary

NHFT recognise the importance of staff development and growing our own leaders, We will support you to achieve competencies in key areas of the Band 5 role to enable you to undertake the role of a Band 6. The candidate will be expected to complete a program of learning and development through the first 6-12 months.

This band 5 development post will be part of an integrated multi professional team that includes Head of Healthcare, staff nurses, unregistered staff,medical staff and prison staff and wider trust colleagues.

The post holder will be required to work closely with the healthcare team and Sodexo colleagues to assist in supporting the prison regime to ensure safedelivery of care to our patients.The post holder will assist in the development and delivery of high-quality care over the 24/7 period that meets the needs of the patients. They will beinvolved in learning how to develop, plan, implement and evaluate the care, in the continuing development of the team, participating in the supervisionand appraisal process and in professional development of team members.

Main duties of the job

The post Holder will assist in the development and delivery of high-quality care They will be involved in learning how to develop, plan, implement and evaluate the care, this is integral to the continuing development of the team, you will participate in the supervision and appraisal process and in your professional development. You will undertake various duties within HMP Peterborough, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening residents in reception and on the wings, triaging residents and with support hold nurse led clinics. Youwill participate in audits, research and project work as requested.

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.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.

Date posted

08 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £44,962 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TF851-MH-A-A

Job locations

HMP Peterborough

Saville Road

Peterborough

PE3 7PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to residents in HMP Peterborough in accordance with local and national policies.

Participate in formulating and reviewing healthcare standards and objectives.

The post holder will be required to work closely with Sodexo colleagues to assist in supporting the prison regime to ensure safe delivery of care to our patients

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to residents in HMP Peterborough in accordance with local and national policies.

Participate in formulating and reviewing healthcare standards and objectives.

The post holder will be required to work closely with Sodexo colleagues to assist in supporting the prison regime to ensure safe delivery of care to our patients

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current Professional Registration NMC
Evidence of Continued Learning
ability to use a range of IT applications

Desirable

Post Graduate Qualification

Skills

Essential

demonstrates and understanding of team work
Highly motivated and able to engage with patients

Desirable

Has an understanding of the criminal justice system

Personal Qualities

Essential

Self motivated and resourceful
Patient focused

Desirable

Innovative exploring new ways of working

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Current Professional Registration NMC
Evidence of Continued Learning
ability to use a range of IT applications

Desirable

Post Graduate Qualification

Skills

Essential

demonstrates and understanding of team work
Highly motivated and able to engage with patients

Desirable

Has an understanding of the criminal justice system

Personal Qualities

Essential

Self motivated and resourceful
Patient focused

Desirable

Innovative exploring new ways of working

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 Peterborough

Saville Road

Peterborough

PE3 7PD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Peterborough

Saville Road

Peterborough

PE3 7PD

Employer's website

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