Job summary Primary Care Nurse / Paramedic, Band 6. Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre This post is a rare and exciting opportunity to work somewhere completely different - an immigration removal centre. This post involves working within a multi-disciplinary team providing primary care, but with a difference. We are seeking a qualified experienced nurse or paramedic to work within an integrated healthcare model. The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who works closely with residents, the health care multidisciplinary team and the immigration service to ensure comprehensive care is provided to residents. The successful candidate will undertake various duties within the immigration removal centre setting, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening residents, triage and working in partnership with other agencies to provide comprehensive care. Previous experience of working in an immigration removal centre or other secured environment, 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. Main duties of the job The post holder will: 1. Autonomously assess and manage resident's care in a secured healthcare environment. 2. Appropriately use the NEWS 2 assessment tool 3. Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained. 4. Administer medications in accordance with NHFT and locally agreed policies and guidance 5. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient nursing care to residents. 6. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings. 7. Provide care advice to members of the clinical team on the management of complex medical issues. 8. Utilise a wide range of communication skills, treating residents with respect and empathy at all times. 9. Actively participate in and support clinical audit and clinical governance systems at a local level, including the collection of data. 10. Undertake risk assessments and take appropriate professional action when the nature of the behaviour, symptoms or illness is likely to lead to self-harm or injury to others. 11. Ensure nursing practice is fully reflected in the use of the Trust electronic record system. 12. Be able to work in a fast paced, multi-level environment 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. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 270-TF849-MH Job locations Yarl's Wood Immigration removal centre Twinwoods business park, Thurleigh road Milton Ernest, Bedford MK44 1FD Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to residents in Yarls Wood in accordance with local and national policies. The post holder will undertake various duties within Yarls Wood, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening residents in reception, triaging residents and holding nurse led clinics. The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff through their own behavior 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 immigration issues. Job description Job responsibilities Job Summary The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to residents in Yarls Wood in accordance with local and national policies. The post holder will undertake various duties within Yarls Wood, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening residents in reception, triaging residents and holding nurse led clinics. The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff through their own behavior 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 immigration issues. Person Specification essential and desirable Essential Have the relevant RGN / Paramedic qualification and be enrolled on the NMC/HCPC register Have excellent communication skills Have excellent time keeping and attendance records Work as part of a multidisciplinary team Organise own workload and manage time effectively, working in a fast-paced environment Desirable Have an independent prescribed qualification Have a strong knowledge of triage and/or minor injuries and illness Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing essential and desirable Essential Show good team work and a passion to support colleagues Desirable have an understanding of how primary care services work essential and desirable Essential Excellent engagement and communication skills good time keeping skills Evidence of understanding the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Good knowledgebase and ability to lead in emergency situations Ability to asses, plan, implement and evaluate good quality care have empathy with those in a difficult situation, who may show frustration or agitation Desirable Strong ability to keep calm and be compassionate in difficult situations be able to promptly and effectively asses care needs and escalate where required Person Specification essential and desirable Essential Have the relevant RGN / Paramedic qualification and be enrolled on the NMC/HCPC register Have excellent communication skills Have excellent time keeping and attendance records Work as part of a multidisciplinary team Organise own workload and manage time effectively, working in a fast-paced environment Desirable Have an independent prescribed qualification Have a strong knowledge of triage and/or minor injuries and illness Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment Have experience of data collection, audits and report writing essential and desirable Essential Show good team work and a passion to support colleagues Desirable have an understanding of how primary care services work essential and desirable Essential Excellent engagement and communication skills good time keeping skills Evidence of understanding the importance of working as part of a multidisciplinary team Good knowledgebase and ability to lead in emergency situations Ability to asses, plan, implement and evaluate good quality care have empathy with those in a difficult situation, who may show frustration or agitation Desirable Strong ability to keep calm and be compassionate in difficult situations be able to promptly and effectively asses care needs and escalate where required 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Yarl's Wood Immigration removal centre Twinwoods business park, Thurleigh road Milton Ernest, Bedford MK44 1FD Employer's website https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)