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Main area: Offender Healthcare Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift Pattern consisting of Main shift 07:30-17:30, Long day 07:15-19:45, and Night shifts 19:30-07:30.) Job ref: 277-6800603-ELM-A Site: HMP Elmley, Town Sheerness, Kent Salary: £39,338 - £46,962 pa inc Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to be part of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and to work at one of the largest prisons in the UK. You will assist us to provide excellent primary care and substance misuse services for our population. Offenders are a challenging population group to work with and they often have complex healthcare needs. Offenders often have chaotic lives in the community and a history of poor engagement with community healthcare services. With high rates of substance misuse and mental health problems, this is a real chance to make a difference. Main duties of the job
You will join our established team of nurses across the prison and will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the following services: Primary Care services including First Night in Custody screening, secondary screening, nurse clinics, long term condition management, health promotion; Inpatient Unit; Emergency Response and Substance Misuse nursing services. You will be supported by our friendly team of healthcare staff in an environment where no two days are the same. We are looking for a Band 6 nurse from a wide variety of backgrounds. Experience of working with patients with substance misuse and mental health issues, or experience within a prison environment would be an advantage, but not essential as full support and training will be provided. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide specialist substance misuse care to offenders and to work as part of an integrated and multi-disciplinary health service, which may include in-reach services, reception duties, resource centre services, dual diagnosis management and primary care nursing. To deliver a range of specialist interventions at primary and secondary care level. Referral management, screening assessment, triage and evidence-based interventions. One-to-one and group-work facilitation. Assertive outreach interventions. Managing a mixed and challenging caseload. To contribute to alternatives to the need for inpatient admission and where necessary assisting with early discharge from in-patient services through the implementation of substance misuse management clinical interventions and complex case management arrangements resulting in continuity of care for an offender on ordinary location. To perform robust assessment, screening and interventions to offenders with substance misuse concerns. Ensure that all waiting time, assessment and interventions are delivered in a timely manner, and positively contribute to the achievement of the service’s performance targets. Ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including continuity of care and through the gate arrangements and liaison. Work closely with community mental health teams (CMHTs) to ensure appropriate sharing of information, continuity of care and the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for all offenders as necessary. To provide comprehensive and timely reports and mental health expertise to multi agency public protection panels (MAPPA), police, probation services, solicitors and court liaison teams as directed. Provide supervision to junior staff and to receive supervision as directed (line management and clinical). To participate in resource centre services as directed, delivering group therapy and specialist activities under the direction of the team leader. To work in a psychologically minded way with offenders in achieving their agreed goals and quality health outcomes. No direct budgetary responsibility but must be aware of the financial impact of decision-making. Close working relationships with all prison and Serco staff, to include participation in sentence planning, resettlement, safer custody and ACCT processes. To develop and take on a specialist lead role as appropriate and provide peer support and training in this area. To contribute towards support, advice, consultation and training for other prison departments. The post holder will be part of skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway. The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations. The post holder will ensure a named care co-ordinator is allocated for every patient with complex needs who will ensure a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using our stepped care approach. The post holder will ensure that a single, integrated, care plan is developed, and that the individualised care is regularly reviewed. The post holder will ensure that comprehensive risk assessments and care plans are regularly reviewed in a needs-led review cycle. The post holder will ensure a care coordination criteria and MDT meetings for patients with complex needs will be tailored to the needs of the establishment. The post holder will ensure that they undertake all training in evidence-based CBT approaches, to enhance consistency and quality of care delivery. The post holder will support patients to manage their health at every stage, from oral health to long term conditions. The post holder will ensure that health promotion is embedded into every aspect of the service. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. Person specification
Substance Misuse Clinical Lead Person Spec
Registered Nurse Relevant, post registration training in one of the following areas: Substance misuse/dual diagnosis, Psychological therapies, RCGP Part 1 Certificate Experience
Minimum 2 years of working post qualification as a Registered nurse Experience in prison or secure settings Post qualification experience in working within substance misuse services Skills
Clear understanding of Risk Assessment principles and procedures. Knowledge of substance misuse assessment, identification and management of withdrawal symptoms. Show a clear understanding of how to give and receive highly complex and sensitive material. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs. We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Name: Clare Denny Job title: Recruitment & Retention Resourcing Officer Email address: claredenny@nhs.net Telephone number: 07504877653
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Main area: Offender Healthcare Grade: Band 6 Contract: Permanent Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift Pattern consisting of Main shift 07:30-17:30, Long day 07:15-19:45, and Night shifts 19:30-07:30.) Job ref: 277-6800603-ELM-A Site: HMP Elmley, Town Sheerness, Kent Salary: £39,338 - £46,962 pa inc Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59 Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to be part of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and to work at one of the largest prisons in the UK. You will assist us to provide excellent primary care and substance misuse services for our population. Offenders are a challenging population group to work with and they often have complex healthcare needs. Offenders often have chaotic lives in the community and a history of poor engagement with community healthcare services. With high rates of substance misuse and mental health problems, this is a real chance to make a difference. Main duties of the job
You will join our established team of nurses across the prison and will be part of a multidisciplinary team supporting the following services: Primary Care services including First Night in Custody screening, secondary screening, nurse clinics, long term condition management, health promotion; Inpatient Unit; Emergency Response and Substance Misuse nursing services. You will be supported by our friendly team of healthcare staff in an environment where no two days are the same. We are looking for a Band 6 nurse from a wide variety of backgrounds. Experience of working with patients with substance misuse and mental health issues, or experience within a prison environment would be an advantage, but not essential as full support and training will be provided. Detailed job description and main responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide specialist substance misuse care to offenders and to work as part of an integrated and multi-disciplinary health service, which may include in-reach services, reception duties, resource centre services, dual diagnosis management and primary care nursing. To deliver a range of specialist interventions at primary and secondary care level. Referral management, screening assessment, triage and evidence-based interventions. One-to-one and group-work facilitation. Assertive outreach interventions. Managing a mixed and challenging caseload. To contribute to alternatives to the need for inpatient admission and where necessary assisting with early discharge from in-patient services through the implementation of substance misuse management clinical interventions and complex case management arrangements resulting in continuity of care for an offender on ordinary location. To perform robust assessment, screening and interventions to offenders with substance misuse concerns. Ensure that all waiting time, assessment and interventions are delivered in a timely manner, and positively contribute to the achievement of the service’s performance targets. Ensure integrated and collaborative working with other specialist services, including continuity of care and through the gate arrangements and liaison. Work closely with community mental health teams (CMHTs) to ensure appropriate sharing of information, continuity of care and the Care Programme Approach (CPA) for all offenders as necessary. To provide comprehensive and timely reports and mental health expertise to multi agency public protection panels (MAPPA), police, probation services, solicitors and court liaison teams as directed. Provide supervision to junior staff and to receive supervision as directed (line management and clinical). To participate in resource centre services as directed, delivering group therapy and specialist activities under the direction of the team leader. To work in a psychologically minded way with offenders in achieving their agreed goals and quality health outcomes. No direct budgetary responsibility but must be aware of the financial impact of decision-making. Close working relationships with all prison and Serco staff, to include participation in sentence planning, resettlement, safer custody and ACCT processes. To develop and take on a specialist lead role as appropriate and provide peer support and training in this area. To contribute towards support, advice, consultation and training for other prison departments. The post holder will be part of skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway. The post holder will be required to undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations. The post holder will ensure a named care co-ordinator is allocated for every patient with complex needs who will ensure a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using our stepped care approach. The post holder will ensure that a single, integrated, care plan is developed, and that the individualised care is regularly reviewed. The post holder will ensure that comprehensive risk assessments and care plans are regularly reviewed in a needs-led review cycle. The post holder will ensure a care coordination criteria and MDT meetings for patients with complex needs will be tailored to the needs of the establishment. The post holder will ensure that they undertake all training in evidence-based CBT approaches, to enhance consistency and quality of care delivery. The post holder will support patients to manage their health at every stage, from oral health to long term conditions. The post holder will ensure that health promotion is embedded into every aspect of the service. IMPORTANT PLEASE READ: All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting in order to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of the pre-employment checks through Oxleas and the prison vetting team. Person specification
Substance Misuse Clinical Lead Person Spec
Registered Nurse Relevant, post registration training in one of the following areas: Substance misuse/dual diagnosis, Psychological therapies, RCGP Part 1 Certificate Experience
Minimum 2 years of working post qualification as a Registered nurse Experience in prison or secure settings Post qualification experience in working within substance misuse services Skills
Clear understanding of Risk Assessment principles and procedures. Knowledge of substance misuse assessment, identification and management of withdrawal symptoms. Show a clear understanding of how to give and receive highly complex and sensitive material. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that welcomes and supports individuals of all abilities. Remember, if you meet the minimum criteria for this role and you have a disability, you can be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme - Please ensure you select this on your application form. We would encourage you to be open about your needs so we can work with you to design a comfortable and accessible interview experience. Any information you provide regarding a disability or a need for adjustments will be treated in confidence and will only be shared with colleagues who are supporting this request. If you require any adjustments to participate fully in the interview process, please let us know by adding the relevant details when scheduling your preferred interview date and time. Please feel free to contact the appointing manager to discuss your needs. We encourage applicants to contact the hiring manager before their interview, if they have any questions about the role or the process. This is a great way to get clarity and prepare effectively for the interview. Employer certification / accreditation badges
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. Name: Clare Denny Job title: Recruitment & Retention Resourcing Officer Email address: claredenny@nhs.net Telephone number: 07504877653
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