Primary Care Team Leader, Leyland

HMP Wymott has an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Physical Health Nurse to be part of a dynamic, fast-paced primary care team. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring leader to join our team. HMP Wymott is a Category C Prison in Leyland. You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6-year address history to complete the prison clearance. This role is subject to an additional recruitment and retention premia of £1542 per annum. Main duties of the job: The successful applicants will assist in the overall delivery of care to patients within the Primary Care Department of HMP Wymott. You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of pathways of care. The successful applicant is required to demonstrate a “can-do” attitude, be resilient, and possess excellent leadership qualities. An ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential. Healthcare services operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and the successful applicants would need to be flexible in their approach to meeting the demands of the service. The Primary Care Team Leader will assist the Primary Care Manager and Senior Management to lead and develop a team of healthcare staff and visiting professionals. They will work towards providing the highest standard of care for the prison population ensuring consistent and effective nursing practice as well as operational activity. As a Team Leader, the post holder will assist the Head of Healthcare to ensure that GMMH and prison policies are adhered to within the Healthcare setting. Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays. 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years. Cycle to work scheme. Salary sacrifice car scheme. Person specification: Registered General Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration. Professional knowledge to degree or equivalent qualification Diploma level training or equivalent in a specialist clinical area. Evidence of working with service users who demonstrate a range of complex needs, inclusive of mental health and substance misuse difficulties. Able to demonstrate effective operational management skills to plan clinical activities, training and education, and staff rotas. Ability to clinically supervise nursing colleagues. Specialist knowledge of a range of nursing procedures Knowledge of clinical governance and application to practice. Evidence of health education and promotion. Evidence of ability to plan and deliver programmes of care within a primary care setting based on assessment findings and interpretation of available clinical information. Evidence of leading in clinical practice. Experience of admission/discharge of clients/patients from a caseload and referring as appropriate. Experience of triaging of minor ailments/injuries. Able to demonstrate higher levels of decision-making, seeking guidance from the manager when required. Evidence of improving standards of care through the clinical audit cycle. Good understanding and application of information technology. Primary care experience removal of sutures, intravenous injections, insertion of catheter. Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer. The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled, and LGBT+ communities. Sponsorship will be offered for eligible roles that meet the salary requirements. Please review guidance from the UK Government. Please note, most health and care jobs must have a salary of at least £23,300, and other eligible jobs may require a salary of £38,700 or higher, depending on your individual circumstances. Do you have experience outside the NHS? We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities. We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment.

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