Job summary
Swansea Prison is a Category B local prison.
As part of the Swansea Bay HMP Healthcare team you will help the team deliver a healthcare service that equates to that of the community. The nursing team provide 24 hours care to those in custody
Main duties of the job
- Be aware of Swansea HB and HMP Swansea Health Delivery Plan and use this to support the delivery of nursing care to prisoners.
- Deliver a high standard of clinical care , health promotion and harm minimisation remits of prison healthcare, within the extent of your role experience and expertise
- In the absence of senior clinicians the post holder will be able to delegate, organise and prioritise to ensure the safe delivery of the service day to running of healthcare.
- To promote a nurse/patient relationship that allows the patients to contribute and influence their own model of care where possible and practical.
- To develop run and evaluate nurse led primary care clinics, reporting to Band 6 primary care lead.
- Carry out relevant care according to the individualized multidisciplinary care plan contribute to clinical reviews and other meetings reporting on patients condition to other professionals.
- To practice algorithm nurse triage in accordance to own competency using evidence based practice and reporting/ referring on to senior colleges or doctors as needed.
- To administer, monitor and supervise prescribed medication. Observe for and report, any possible adverse reactions. To ensure that correct procedures are carried out in the administration, storage and ordering of drugs.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist and support the Band 6 Primary care lead in ensuring that services are delivered in accordance to HMP Swanseas Health Delivery Plan
- To partake in the areas of sexual health, pain, nurse triage and chronic conditions management clinics
- To apply theory to practice when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy.
- Prioritises own work load within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate
- Be an effective member of the Prison Healthcare service.
- To make a professional contribution to the development of prison healthcare services, in accordance with Prison Service and NHS/LHB directives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist and support the Band 6 Primary care lead in ensuring that services are delivered in accordance to HMP Swanseas Health Delivery Plan
- To partake in the areas of sexual health, pain, nurse triage and chronic conditions management clinics
- To apply theory to practice when assessing, planning, treating and reviewing using a holistic philosophy.
- Prioritises own work load within agreed objectives deciding when to refer to others as appropriate
- Be an effective member of the Prison Healthcare service.
- To make a professional contribution to the development of prison healthcare services, in accordance with Prison Service and NHS/LHB directives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Profession and or registered body
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision experience qualification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification
Desirable
- two years post qualifying
Skills
Essential
- Profession and or registered body
- Evidence of continued Education
Desirable
- experience secure Health setting
- ecg, phlebotomy trained
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Profession and or registered body
Desirable
- Clinical Supervision experience qualification
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification
Desirable
- two years post qualifying
Skills
Essential
- Profession and or registered body
- Evidence of continued Education
Desirable
- experience secure Health setting
- ecg, phlebotomy trained
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).
