Calling all Registered Nurses with an interest in Substance Misuse!
Fancy working somewhere unique, where no two days are the same?
This post involves working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team in a Category B local prison providing primary care, with a difference, as well as in-house mental health and bespoke substance misuse support. Come and learn some fantastic skills in a unique environment.
In addition to the benefits offered under NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts a Recruitment and Retention incentive of £5000 for the successful applicant(s) paid over the first 18 months of employment (given probation/supervision standards are met). Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply.
This position involves providing substance misuse support to our residents in a multi-disciplinary healthcare team within a Category B local prison.
We are seeking a qualified nurse to work within our integrated healthcare team. The successful candidate will represent healthcare and work alongside the primary care and mental health teams and the prison service to ensure comprehensive care is provided to residents.
The successful candidate will undertake various duties within the prison setting, including:
1. Screening new residents
2. Performing assessments and reviews
3. Working in partnership with other agencies to provide comprehensive care
Secure environment experience is especially desirable, but not essential. You will benefit from an extensive supernumerary period, access to a full range of training, and be encouraged to develop your skills within this role.
If you are not sure, why not come and have a look around?
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health, and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. We focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible, meaning many of our services can be provided at home, work, or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
For further details or informal visits, please contact:
Name: Julie Mallett
Job Title: Head of Healthcare
Email Address: Julie.mallett@nhft.nhs.uk
Telephone Number: 01234 373006
Please feel free to make contact prior to applying to see if prison working is something you would be interested in.
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