Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our Planned care team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in Hammersmith and Fulham in West London.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours Monday to Friday from 07:30 - 16:30
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £53,172 per annum - 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 on a permanent basis 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 Practice Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Use your expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems.
- Deliver face to face care and provide safe and effective health assessments and treatment of patients within the establishment.
- Be accountable for your own practice, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients, independent of medical intervention.
- Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing quality, evidence based health care to meet the immediate needs of the patient.
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
- Registered Adult Nurse (NMC)
- Experience of working autonomously following best practice guidance and identifying risk to patients
- Willing to be innovative and embrace learning through continued professional development and the practical application of new skills in the workplace
- Excellent communication skills
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to meet the
needs of patients in this new prison Practice Plus Group has developed an
exciting new integrated approach to the provision of care. Teams will work
together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive
into prison, delivering the care they need, promoting good health and
supporting resettlement and responding to urgent and emergency needs.
As a Practice Nurse you need expert clinical skills and
demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex
patient problems. You will provide
clinical leadership for the Primary care team
and be a critical leader within the scheduled care Team. This
multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and
non-registered professionals including; nurses, doctors and mental health/substance
misuse practitioners. You will act as a role model ensuring
professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times.
You will deliver face to face care and provide safe and
effective health assessments and treatment of patients within the
establishment.
You will be accountable for your own practice, including
the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients,
independent of medical intervention.
To practice as a Practice Nurse within own scope of
clinical competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice. This is to
include senior leadership in complex wounds, long term conditions and QoF
management.
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in
providing quality, evidence based health care to meet the immediate needs of
the patient.
You will also;
Provide outstanding
evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring that
care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide assessment,
diagnostics, treatment and continued management of patients with acute and long
term medical conditions.
Deliver non-judgemental care by
leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred
whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always
considering safeguarding.
Inspire excellence in your
colleagues by pro-actively leading and
motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable
asset. You will provide professional
leadership to the nursing team to ensure we provide a service that people can
trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.
Promote best practice, clinical
supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a
culture of reflection and shared learning.
Share knowledge, skills and
expertise to ensure safe care and
support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In order to meet the
needs of patients in this new prison Practice Plus Group has developed an
exciting new integrated approach to the provision of care. Teams will work
together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive
into prison, delivering the care they need, promoting good health and
supporting resettlement and responding to urgent and emergency needs.
As a Practice Nurse you need expert clinical skills and
demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex
patient problems. You will provide
clinical leadership for the Primary care team
and be a critical leader within the scheduled care Team. This
multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and
non-registered professionals including; nurses, doctors and mental health/substance
misuse practitioners. You will act as a role model ensuring
professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times.
You will deliver face to face care and provide safe and
effective health assessments and treatment of patients within the
establishment.
You will be accountable for your own practice, including
the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients,
independent of medical intervention.
To practice as a Practice Nurse within own scope of
clinical competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice. This is to
include senior leadership in complex wounds, long term conditions and QoF
management.
You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in
providing quality, evidence based health care to meet the immediate needs of
the patient.
You will also;
Provide outstanding
evidence based care, listening and acting on patient feedback. Ensuring that
care is personalised and informed by what matters to them. You will also provide assessment,
diagnostics, treatment and continued management of patients with acute and long
term medical conditions.
Deliver non-judgemental care by
leading the team to deliver care that is safe, high quality, patient centred
whilst meeting CQC requirements following our policies, procedures and always
considering safeguarding.
Inspire excellence in your
colleagues by pro-actively leading and
motivating the team recognising that our workforce is our most valuable
asset. You will provide professional
leadership to the nursing team to ensure we provide a service that people can
trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.
Promote best practice, clinical
supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement embedding a
culture of reflection and shared learning.
Share knowledge, skills and
expertise to ensure safe care and
support your clinical and non-clinical colleagues to do a great job.
Person Specification
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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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
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).
