An experienced Nurse is required to manage our 6 bedded inpatient unit within HMP Durham.
The post holder will take responsibility for the daily management, co-ordination and delivery of evidence-based care within our Inpatient unit.
They will also work closely with our Complex care lead to undertake assessments and plan care for the wider prison population that are deemed to have complex needs.
This role is Monday to Friday hours to cover 8.00am - 16.30pm.
HMP Durham is the only reception prison within the North East. The work is challenging but very rewarding. We deal with a diverse patient population. Every prisoner that comes into prison needs to be assessed using national templates. We need to ensure high standards of quality and safe patient care through assessing and managing the governance of current provisions of care. The days are varied, and you will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team delivering primary care, mental health and substance misuse services to our patients. No two days will be the same working within our friendly and supportive team. You must have significant post registration experience with excellent clinical nursing knowledge and eager to develop your managerial skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are crucial with the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. If you are a motivated individual with a desire to enhance your clinical and leadership skills, we can offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. If this is the post for you then please apply today.
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Join our team
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we’ve got a role for you!
• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.
This advert closes on Tuesday 16 Jul 2024