Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Primary Care Nurse to join the Primary Care team at HMP Askham Grange, a female open prison and YOI, based just outside of York.
This is a crucial role within the primary care team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Hours: This is a bank position, offering the flexibility. The hours we are looking to cover are: Monday-Friday -, Saturday & Sunday - Salary: This position is offered on a Bank basis, and the hourly rate is £ How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
As a Primary Care Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
1. Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions.
2. Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening.
3. Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
4. Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
5. Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
6. Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
7. 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
8. we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
9. we act with integrity
10. we embrace diversity
11. we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
12. Registered nurse Adult
13. Current professional qualification (NMC)
14. ILS trained
15. Practice or A&E background
16. Evidence of Continued Professional Development
17. Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
18. A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
19. Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Primary Care Nurse to join the Primary Care team at HMP Askham Grange, a female open prison and YOI, based just outside of York.
This is a crucial role within the primary care team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Hours: This is a bank position, offering the flexibility. The hours we are looking to cover are: Monday-Friday -, Saturday & Sunday - Salary: This position is offered on a Bank basis, and the hourly rate is £ How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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Desirable
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Experience
Essential
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Desirable
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Additional Criteria
Essential
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Desirable
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