Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Matron to join our Primary Care team at HMP Highpoint, an adult male category C Prison, located in Newmarket, Suffolk.
In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality. Also, you will have opportunities for training and development.
Hours
Monday to Sunday - 07:45 - 18:15
Flexible hours considered, as well full time or part time working 30 - 37.5 hours per week.
There is an expectation to work 2 weekends per month.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55,996 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 Matron, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Provide clinical leadership and management to the registered nurses and care teams.
- Work closely with partners to maintain a robust, high quality clinical service for patients.
- Coach, line manage and develop clinician staff; support and contribute in undertaking audits and governance and contribute to developing and reviewing clinical/non clinical Local Operating Protocols for the site.
- Deliver workshops to develop the teams learning in various areas such as clinical processes, documentation, patient care and joint Healthcare & HMPPS processes and work in partnership with the Head of Healthcare to identify and mitigate clinical risk (risk register, incident reporting, quality assurance).
- Support patient concerns, attend, contribute and progress actions from HMPPS/partnership meetings, oversee local patient engagement strategy and work in partnership with the Head of Healthcare to ensure that protocols and standards are adhered to.
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 Nurse Adult
- Current professional qualification (NMC)
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for
an experienced clinical lead to provide clinical leadership and management to
the registered nurses and care teams. Deputise on behalf of the Deputy/Head of
Healthcare when required. Working closely with partners to maintain a robust,
high quality clinical service for patients. Ensure that own clinical practice
is consistent with autonomous practice within the role. You will model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment,
communication and competence.
As the Matron you
will coach, line manage and
develop clinician staff; support and contribute in undertaking audits and governance
and contribute to developing and reviewing clinical/non clinical Local
Operating Protocols for the site. You will also chair and facilitate specific
healthcare meetings with the team and different partners, provide clinical
supervision (training available) and carry our investigations locally and for
the wider region.
As the Matron youll deliver workshops to
develop the teams learning in various areas such as clinical processes,
documentation, patient care and joint Healthcare & HMPPS processes and work
in partnership with the Head of Healthcare to identify and mitigate clinical
risk (risk register, incident reporting, quality assurance).
Part of your role will require you to support the process of patient concerns,
attend, contribute and progress actions from HMPPS/partnership meetings,
oversee local patient engagement strategy and work in partnership with the Head
of Healthcare to ensure that protocols and standards are adhered to.
As the Matron youll lead support team with
safeguarding, have responsibility of the rota and managing shortage and sign off
agency nurses hours online/ staff payroll when required (etips - payment).
You
will contribute to our healthcare strategy and vision to:
Provide outstanding evidence based
care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback,
so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as
defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency framework.
Inspire excellence by forging
strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing 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 shared learning.
Share knowledge, skills and
expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and
supporting each other to do a great job. Encourage a shared learning approach
to teaching.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are looking for
an experienced clinical lead to provide clinical leadership and management to
the registered nurses and care teams. Deputise on behalf of the Deputy/Head of
Healthcare when required. Working closely with partners to maintain a robust,
high quality clinical service for patients. Ensure that own clinical practice
is consistent with autonomous practice within the role. You will model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment,
communication and competence.
As the Matron you
will coach, line manage and
develop clinician staff; support and contribute in undertaking audits and governance
and contribute to developing and reviewing clinical/non clinical Local
Operating Protocols for the site. You will also chair and facilitate specific
healthcare meetings with the team and different partners, provide clinical
supervision (training available) and carry our investigations locally and for
the wider region.
As the Matron youll deliver workshops to
develop the teams learning in various areas such as clinical processes,
documentation, patient care and joint Healthcare & HMPPS processes and work
in partnership with the Head of Healthcare to identify and mitigate clinical
risk (risk register, incident reporting, quality assurance).
Part of your role will require you to support the process of patient concerns,
attend, contribute and progress actions from HMPPS/partnership meetings,
oversee local patient engagement strategy and work in partnership with the Head
of Healthcare to ensure that protocols and standards are adhered to.
As the Matron youll lead support team with
safeguarding, have responsibility of the rota and managing shortage and sign off
agency nurses hours online/ staff payroll when required (etips - payment).
You
will contribute to our healthcare strategy and vision to:
Provide outstanding evidence based
care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback,
so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as
defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency framework.
Inspire excellence by forging
strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing 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 shared learning.
Share knowledge, skills and
expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and
supporting each other to do a great job. Encourage a shared learning approach
to teaching.
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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).
