Job summary
HMP Garth - Healthcare in Prison - Making a difference everyday
Are you looking for a new challenge in an environment where no two days are the same?
HMP Garth have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Public Health Nurse to be part of a dynamic, fast paced Health care team.
HMP Garth is a Category B Prison within the Long term high security estate located in Leyland.
The Public health nurse will educate our population about health issues, improve health outcomes and increase access to care.
This role will provide preventive care, screening services, and health education to the population of HMP Garth.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicants will assist in the overall delivery of care to patients within the Primary Care Department of HMP Garth.
You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of pathways of care.
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate a "can- do" attitude, be resilient and possess excellent leadership qualities. An ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
Healthcare services operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and the successful applicants would need to be flexible in their approach to meeting the demands of the service.
The Health Promotion Nurse will assist the Community Matron and Senior Management to lead and develop a team of healthcare staff and visiting professionals.
You will work towards providing the highest standard of care for the prison population ensuring consistent and effective nursing practice as well as operational activity.
The post holder will assist the Head of Healthcare to ensure that GMMH and prison policies are adhered to within the Healthcare setting.
About us
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card Discounts
Job description
Job responsibilities
Staff benefits
Pay Enhancements 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 yearsExcellent pensionCycle to work schemeSalary sacrifice car schemeWellbeing programmeBlue Light Card Discounts
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Professional registration as an RGN
- Experience of working in a secure setting
- Experience of delivering the national Screening Programmes
- Excellent clinical assessment skills, including assessment and management of risk; in relation to Older People and Adults of Working Age
Desirable
- Delivering training to a broad range of audiences
- Service user and carer involvement in service development
- Ability to attend university for further education
- Leadership experience
Essential
Essential
- Professional registration as an RGN with NMC
- Experience in using the green book to guide practice
- Ability to organise, prioritise and monitor own and others work load.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to provide leadership
- Cleared to counter terrorist national security vetting level
- Experience of providing supervision to staff
- Developing in house training packages.
Person Specification
Essential & Desirable
Essential
- Professional registration as an RGN
- Experience of working in a secure setting
- Experience of delivering the national Screening Programmes
- Excellent clinical assessment skills, including assessment and management of risk; in relation to Older People and Adults of Working Age
Desirable
- Delivering training to a broad range of audiences
- Service user and carer involvement in service development
- Ability to attend university for further education
- Leadership experience
Essential
Essential
- Professional registration as an RGN with NMC
- Experience in using the green book to guide practice
- Ability to organise, prioritise and monitor own and others work load.
- Excellent communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to provide leadership
- Cleared to counter terrorist national security vetting level
- Experience of providing supervision to staff
- Developing in house training packages.
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).
