Job summary Would you like to work in a friendly led environment within HMP Bedford for a trust that is committed to making a positive difference to both its service users and the careers of its staff? We are seeking a qualified experienced nurse to work within an integrated healthcare model. The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who works closely with patients, the health care multidisciplinary team and the prison service to ensure comprehensive and Trauma informed care is provided to patient Main duties of the job The successful candidate will undertake various duties within the prison setting, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening Patients, triage and working in partnership with other agencies to provide care. Previous experience of working in a prison 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. About us 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. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means 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. Date posted 25 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £35,392 to £42,618 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 270-TF568-MH Job locations HMP Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford MK40 1HG Job description Job 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. Job description Job 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 Knowledge & Experience Essential 1.RGN / RMN on the NMC register or Paramedic on the HCPC register 2.Be educated to post graduate degree level or 18 months post qualification experience 4.Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing. Desirable 3.Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment 6.Have experience of managing groups of staff, dealing with staff issues and managing performance, sickness and conduct matters Skills Essential 3.Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained. 12.Be able to work in a fast paced, multi-level environment Desirable 9.Actively participate in and support clinical audit and clinical governance systems at a local level, including the collection of data Person Specification Knowledge & Experience Essential 1.RGN / RMN on the NMC register or Paramedic on the HCPC register 2.Be educated to post graduate degree level or 18 months post qualification experience 4.Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing. Desirable 3.Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment 6.Have experience of managing groups of staff, dealing with staff issues and managing performance, sickness and conduct matters Skills Essential 3.Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained. 12.Be able to work in a fast paced, multi-level environment Desirable 9.Actively participate in and support clinical audit and clinical governance systems at a local level, including the collection of data 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 (opens in a new window). Additional information 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 (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust Address HMP Bedford St Loyes Street Bedford MK40 1HG Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)