Registered General Nurse RGN

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

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Job summary

The successful applicant will work within the primary care team at HMP Wymott, assisting in the overall delivery of care to patients. Our patients can present with a wide range of conditions/ illnesses, from minor ailments to requiring emergency care, which allows opportunity for nurses to develop and enhance their clinical skills. Staff will be supported through supervision, learning events and training, both internally and within the wider Trust.

The primary care team work within the healthcare centre at HMP Wymott, which also includes a mental health, substance misuse and pharmacy team. Within the wider prison, we work alongside a number of other disciplines/ agencies, including prison officers, probation officers and education staff.

Healthcare services operate 7 days per week, 24 hours a day, therefore, a flexible approach is required. The ideal candidate would be motivated, resilient and dedicated to providing excellent patient care. The role is suitable for those without prison experience and newly qualified nurses, as full training, preceptorship packages and support will be given.

Main duties of the job

Assessment of patients transferred into HMP Wymott

Developing, implementing and reviewing plans of care

Risk assessment

Providing care and treatment for a range of conditions/ ailments, including emergency care

Multidisciplinary working

Liaison with community services

Health promotion

Administration of medication

About us

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Date posted

03 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4420365

Job locations

HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland

PR26 8NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description

Assessment of patients transferred into HMP Wymott

Developing, implementing and reviewing plans of care

Risk assessment

Providing care and treatment for a range of conditions/ ailments, including emergency care

Multidisciplinary working

Liaison with community services

Health promotion

Administration of medication

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description

Assessment of patients transferred into HMP Wymott

Developing, implementing and reviewing plans of care

Risk assessment

Providing care and treatment for a range of conditions/ ailments, including emergency care

Multidisciplinary working

Liaison with community services

Health promotion

Administration of medication

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • qualified RGN

Desirable

  • experience of working in a secure setting

Experience

Essential

  • experience of working in a primary care setting

Desirable

  • Additional qualification in a relevant field
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • qualified RGN

Desirable

  • experience of working in a secure setting

Experience

Essential

  • experience of working in a primary care setting

Desirable

  • Additional qualification in a relevant field

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland

PR26 8NE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland

PR26 8NE


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Acting service manager

Natalie Barton

natalie.barton@gmmh.nhs.uk

07985268631

Date posted

03 August 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

437-4420365

Job locations

HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland

PR26 8NE


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