Main area: Prison Services
Grade: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes weekends/nights)
Job ref: 270-TF613-MH
Site: HMP Peterborough
Town: Peterborough
Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 pa, pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/11/2024 08:00
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at HMP Peterborough in the Primary Care Team. We are looking for an individual who possesses a caring, positive attitude and is dedicated and conscientious. Good communication abilities, compassion, and organisational skills are paramount. The candidates will have the ability to lead by example and work well in a team. A strong interest in working with prisoners is essential.
HMP Peterborough is a local Category B prison. It is England’s only dual purpose-built prison for men and women, including a mother and baby unit, who are kept separate at all times. The prison is located in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and accommodates up to 360 female and 868 adult male prisoners.
We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will ensure the provision of research-based high-quality care to patients in HMP Peterborough in accordance with local and national policies.
The post holder will undertake various duties within HMP Peterborough, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening patients in reception and on the wings, triaging patients, and holding nurse-led clinics.
The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff through their own behaviour and attitude at all times.
The post holder will oversee the provision of day-to-day healthcare services in the absence of the clinical lead.
The post holder will participate in audits, research, and project work as requested.
The post holder will be responsible for supervising and supporting junior staff/students and support their development and education.
The post holder will develop and support the concept of change, contributing ideas whilst demonstrating an awareness of prison issues.
Working for our organisation
As a health and wellbeing organisation here at team NHFT, we are dedicated to continually innovate and strive to make a difference to our community and those working for our Trust. We aim to serve the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care.
In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts an incentive of £5000 pro rata for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 18 months of employment. Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document.
Person specification
Nursing
* NMC registration
* Experience in acute nursing
* To be able to demonstrate quality nursing care
* Non-medical prescriber
We are an equal opportunities employer, which aims to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons from all backgrounds.
Applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria for the job will be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
All posts that are engaged in a regulated activity will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and a DBS re-check on a three yearly basis whilst employed in such a role.
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