Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Whatton, a category C Prison located in Nottinghamshire.
HMP Whatton is a male adult prison with a capacity of 855.Hours:
The shift pattern is Monday - Sunday 37.5 hours per week based on a rota basis, covering the following shifts: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 6.30pm, 7.30am - 3.30pm and 10.30am - 6.30 Weekend - 8.30am - 6.30amSalary:
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £38,115.00 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
As a Primary Care Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions
- Undertake medication rounds
- Dispense controlled medication
- Attend emergency response situations
- Assess patients
- Undertake reception screening.
- Skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required (copy from JD)
- Registered nurse Adult NMC
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Date posted
09 September 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,500 to £38,115 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
9183_1
Job locations
New Ln
Whatton
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG13 9FQ
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
New Ln
Whatton
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG13 9FQ
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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