We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Nurse to join our Mental Health 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. You will also have opportunities for training and development.
The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday from 08:00/09:00 to 16:30/17:30 (some weekend and bank holiday work will be required).
This position is full time, 37.5 hours (part-time working 30 hours can be considered).
You will receive an annual salary of up to £40,211 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
It doesn't 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 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 Learning Disability Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will: Develop specialist clinical skills in working with an offender population with a diversity of presenting problems, including psychosis and personality disorder, that feature alongside their learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. Be responsible for making a clinical judgment regarding their immediate needs and long-term treatment. Administer medication as prescribed by the doctor within the guidelines for medicines administration. 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. 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 Qualifications & Experience Required
NMC registered Nurse (RNLD) Evidence of continued CPD Experience in or willingness to develop skills relevant to the clinical area. Ability to find and use new information in relation to patient care. Ability to provide a holistic package of care to patients while working within a multi-agency team within the prison system. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team working skills. Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're 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. Employer Details
Employer Name:
Practice Plus Group Address:
Stradishall, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9YG Employer's Website:
Practice Plus Group Careers
#J-18808-Ljbffr
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 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 Learning Disability Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will: Develop specialist clinical skills in working with an offender population with a diversity of presenting problems, including psychosis and personality disorder, that feature alongside their learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. Be responsible for making a clinical judgment regarding their immediate needs and long-term treatment. Administer medication as prescribed by the doctor within the guidelines for medicines administration. 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. 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 Qualifications & Experience Required
NMC registered Nurse (RNLD) Evidence of continued CPD Experience in or willingness to develop skills relevant to the clinical area. Ability to find and use new information in relation to patient care. Ability to provide a holistic package of care to patients while working within a multi-agency team within the prison system. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and team working skills. Secure environments are one of the most challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're 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. Employer Details
Employer Name:
Practice Plus Group Address:
Stradishall, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 9YG Employer's Website:
Practice Plus Group Careers
#J-18808-Ljbffr
