Job summary
Are you looking for a challenge?
Do you enjoy variety and dealing with complex patients?
Do you possess excellent clinical skills?
Do you want to make a difference?
We have an exciting and challenging new post in the Offender Healthcare Service at HMP Elmley. This is a unique opportunity to be part of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and to work at one of the largest prisons in the UK. You will assist us to provide excellent primary care and substance misuse services for our population.
Offenders are a challenging population group to work with and they often have complex healthcare needs. Offenders often have chaotic lives in the community and a history of poor engagement with community healthcare services. With high rates of substance misuse and mental health problems, this is a real chance to make a difference.
Main duties of the job
You will join our established team of nurses across the prison and will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the following services: Primary Care services including First Night in Custody screening, secondary screening, nurse clinics, long term condition management, health promotion; Inpatient Unit; Emergency Response and Substance Misuse nursing services. You will be supported by our friendly team of healthcare staff in an environment where no two days are the same.
We are looking for a Band 6 nurse from a wide variety of backgrounds. Experience of working with patients with substance misuse and mental health issues, or experience within a prison environment would be an advantage, but not essential as full support and training will be provided.
About us
Oxleas - About Us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people living in South East London and Kent and to people in prison. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,000 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, children's centres, schools and people's homes. We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations across the London Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent and manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital in Woolwich as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are one of the largest providers of prison health services providing healthcare to prisoners across Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice under direction and demonstrate evidence based clinical decision-making, including risk assessment and care planning.
- To participate in the process of positively supporting and inspiring colleagues within the service to improve standards and quality and to develop professional practice.
- The post holder will be responsible for assessing, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of nursing care for defined offender groups.
- Implement and evaluate care delivery for offenders with mental health or primary care needs, as delegated by senior staff.
- Have and understanding of partner organisations and is able to work collaboratively and coordinate their role in the delivery of individualised care.
- Develop areas of special interest supported by senior practitioners and in keeping with professional development and individual appraisal plans.
- Attendance and participation in effective care co-ordination and the single point referral process.
- Monitor offenders prescribed treatments and administer medications as required in keeping with Medicines Management policies and protocols.
- Engage in supporting offenders to address their own health issues, actively participating in health promotion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Practice under direction and demonstrate evidence based clinical decision-making, including risk assessment and care planning.
- To participate in the process of positively supporting and inspiring colleagues within the service to improve standards and quality and to develop professional practice.
- The post holder will be responsible for assessing, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of nursing care for defined offender groups.
- Implement and evaluate care delivery for offenders with mental health or primary care needs, as delegated by senior staff.
- Have and understanding of partner organisations and is able to work collaboratively and coordinate their role in the delivery of individualised care.
- Develop areas of special interest supported by senior practitioners and in keeping with professional development and individual appraisal plans.
- Attendance and participation in effective care co-ordination and the single point referral process.
- Monitor offenders prescribed treatments and administer medications as required in keeping with Medicines Management policies and protocols.
- Engage in supporting offenders to address their own health issues, actively participating in health promotion.
Person Specification
Substance Misuse Clinical Lead Person Spec
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant, post registration training in one of the following areas: Substance misuse/dual diagnosis, Psychological therapies, RCGP Part 1 Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of working post qualification as a Registered nurse
- Experience in prison or secure settings
- Post qualification experience in working within substance misuse services
Person Specification
Substance Misuse Clinical Lead Person Spec
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Relevant, post registration training in one of the following areas: Substance misuse/dual diagnosis, Psychological therapies, RCGP Part 1 Certificate
Experience
Essential
- Minimum 2 years of working post qualification as a Registered nurse
- Experience in prison or secure settings
- Post qualification experience in working within substance misuse services
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
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).
