Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse, a category B prison located in Liverpool.
Hours
* 7am - 8pm
* 8am - 9pm
* 9am - 10pm
* 7.45pm - 7.15am
Pattern 3 long days a week and one half shift, approximately 1 in 3 weekends with some night cover occasionally required.
Salary
This position is full time; you'll receive an annual salary up to £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.
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
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
* Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions
* Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
* Deliver nurse-led clinics to your patient group with support from a multi-disciplinary team
* Provide outstanding evidence-based care, seek feedback, and ensure care is personalised and informed by what matters to patients
* Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
* Inspire excellence by forging strong links with partners and stakeholders
* Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement
* Share knowledge and expertise to ensure safe care and build strong multi-disciplinary teams
Career development If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.
Benefits
* 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
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* We act with integrity
* We embrace diversity
* We strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications
* Registered nurse – Adult
* Current professional qualification (NMC)
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* A non-judgemental and compassionate approach
* Excellent communication skills
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are challenging but rewarding for healthcare professionals. 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, this could be the right opportunity for you.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: Brookfield Drive, Liverpool, L9 7LH
Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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