Registered Nurse - HMP Northumberland + £1500 Welcome Payment
NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Must have the right to work in the UK. To provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the Secure Environments Business Unit. In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting. The role of the Registered Nurse is to undertake health assessments, administer medication and treatments, perform diagnostic tests as appropriate and to provide and evaluate a range of health interventions to meet prisoner health and social care needs. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the service to provide responsive, evidence-based interventions working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide primary care within the prison preventing transfer to outside hospital where possible. The post holder should also have a keen interest in developing knowledge and skills across the integrated services. The post holder will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in. Main duties of the job
Deliver high quality care and intervention to patients by demonstrating up to date evidence-based practice Ensure medication is administered in accordance with risk assessment and policy Deliver programmes of care for patients that meet their needs for chronic disease and acute episodes of care Be involved in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency care planning to support seamless care provision for those identified with complex health needs including carers or significant others as necessary/required Be involved in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency liaison to support and/or facilitate assessments as part of the agreed care-pathway Attend clinical or multi-disciplinary meetings at the request of the Clinical Manager Support the coordination of the primary care, mental health and substance misuse nursing service provided at HMP Northumberland ensuring uninterrupted, seamless care over a 24hr period Liaise with mental health and substance misuse services for allocated patients Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, wellbeing, recovery and future lifestyle Maintain accurate clinical records and care plans in accordance with NMC standards for records and records keeping, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts Provide clinical input to the multi-disciplinary referral allocation, assessment and post assessment decision making to ensure accurate, effective and sensitive feedback to all referring agencies Working for our organisation
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE Join our team We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you! Access to NHS Pension Annual leave on your Birthday Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role. Person specification
Education and Training
Registered Nurse Level 1 – Adult /General/Mental Health Mentorship/teaching/assessing experience Qualifications
Awareness of current healthcare issues Awareness of clinical governance, risk management and quality agenda Awareness of the Health and Justice agenda in prisons Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision Experience of using SystmOne Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting Experience of working within a secure environment Experience of health needs assessment/triage Working to Patient Group Directives Practice Nurse/Chronic Disease Management/Minor Injuries experience Experience of relevant continuing professional development You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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NHS AfC: Band 5
Job overview
Must have the right to work in the UK. To provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the Secure Environments Business Unit. In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting. The role of the Registered Nurse is to undertake health assessments, administer medication and treatments, perform diagnostic tests as appropriate and to provide and evaluate a range of health interventions to meet prisoner health and social care needs. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the service to provide responsive, evidence-based interventions working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide primary care within the prison preventing transfer to outside hospital where possible. The post holder should also have a keen interest in developing knowledge and skills across the integrated services. The post holder will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in. Main duties of the job
Deliver high quality care and intervention to patients by demonstrating up to date evidence-based practice Ensure medication is administered in accordance with risk assessment and policy Deliver programmes of care for patients that meet their needs for chronic disease and acute episodes of care Be involved in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency care planning to support seamless care provision for those identified with complex health needs including carers or significant others as necessary/required Be involved in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency liaison to support and/or facilitate assessments as part of the agreed care-pathway Attend clinical or multi-disciplinary meetings at the request of the Clinical Manager Support the coordination of the primary care, mental health and substance misuse nursing service provided at HMP Northumberland ensuring uninterrupted, seamless care over a 24hr period Liaise with mental health and substance misuse services for allocated patients Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, wellbeing, recovery and future lifestyle Maintain accurate clinical records and care plans in accordance with NMC standards for records and records keeping, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts Provide clinical input to the multi-disciplinary referral allocation, assessment and post assessment decision making to ensure accurate, effective and sensitive feedback to all referring agencies Working for our organisation
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE Join our team We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you! Access to NHS Pension Annual leave on your Birthday Refer a friend scheme Training and Development opportunities Flexible Working Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes Up to 33 days annual leave Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role. Person specification
Education and Training
Registered Nurse Level 1 – Adult /General/Mental Health Mentorship/teaching/assessing experience Qualifications
Awareness of current healthcare issues Awareness of clinical governance, risk management and quality agenda Awareness of the Health and Justice agenda in prisons Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision Experience of using SystmOne Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting Experience of working within a secure environment Experience of health needs assessment/triage Working to Patient Group Directives Practice Nurse/Chronic Disease Management/Minor Injuries experience Experience of relevant continuing professional development You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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