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Job Summary
In April 2019 we commenced a new contract commissioned by NHS England and led by Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust in partnership with other providers, to deliver care to prisoners based at HMPYOI Stoke Heath. We provide services for 750+ gentlemen in our care with diverse and often complex needs.
As part of a primary care team, you will be experienced in delivering general adult health services to our patient group. Our service incorporates partnership working with mental health and substance misuse services, to ensure that every patient has equal access to services and coordinated care packages.
The post will allow for an experienced adult nurse to develop skills and knowledge within the nursing sister post, supporting the clinical nurse manager with the delivery, monitoring and improvements of general health services. Also, to line manage other members of the team and improve relationships within the multi-disciplinary team. The posts can be both physically and emotionally demanding. You must be able to demonstrate a positive non-judgemental approach to your work and a willingness to work hard in this challenging environment to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Please note this vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received, we advise you submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
Main duties of the job
* To provide a primary health service to patients/prisoners within HMP/YOI Stoke Heath.
* To comply with the prison security requirements, and operational policies and procedures.
* To provide a high standard of care and promote a good image of the service.
* To act as the duty manager for all providers in relation to daily operational issues i.e. staffing, resources, incident management.
* To be line manager to a team of primary health nurses.
* To support our partner organisations by working in an integrated manner to ensure administration services are provided across Stoke Heath Integrated Care.
Qualifications
* Registered General Nurse - Level 1
* Diploma / Degree in nursing studies
* Non-medical prescriber (V300) qualification, or willingness to attain this
* Evidence of appropriate knowledge base in primary health
* Competency in risk assessment for primary health
* Experience and knowledge of confidentiality and data protection act
Experience
* Experience of working on own initiative and organising own workload without supervision
* Experience of working to tight and often changing timescales
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Experience of line manager duties / managing others within a team, or willingness to gain these skills
* Demonstrate an understanding of audit
Knowledge and Skills
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent written and verbal presentation skills
* Ability to manage own workload
* Ability to work under pressure is essential
* A working knowledge of Systm One in a clinical environment
* Ability to prepare and present information in a clear and concise manner
* Developed planning and organisational skills
* Problem solving skills; ability to analyse, compare and interpret information and take / make recommendations for remedial action
* Diplomatic and tactful, assertive when appropriate
* Ability to line manage a team, with skills to develop others within the team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
Address: HMPYOI Stoke Heath, Warrant road, Market Drayton, TF92JL
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