Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HM Featherstone a category C Prison located in Featherstone, Staffordshire. In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. Working Hours Mon Fri: 07:00 18:30 Sat Sun: 08:30 17:30 (you will be expected to work every other weekend ) Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £40,211 per annum - depending on experience. 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 Practice Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will Deliver the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients independent of medical intervention Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening Deliver non-judgemental care Build strong links with our partners and stakeholders 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: Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 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: we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity 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. Qualifications required Registered Nurse: Adult Nursing with current NMC registration Experience working autonomously as a clinical practitioner following best practice guidance and identifying risk to patients through sound use of clinical expertise Knowledge of clinical audit and its relationship to research 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. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Up to £40,211 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 9561_1 Job locations New Rd Featherstone Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 7PU Job description Job responsibilities In order to meet the needs of patients in this new prison Practice Plus Group has developed an exciting new integrated approach to the provision of care. Teams will work together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive into prison (Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting good health and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgent and emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team). As a Practice Nurse you need expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide clinical leadership for the Primary care team and be a critical leader within the scheduled care Team. This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; nurses, doctors and mental health/substance misuse practitioners. You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times. You will deliver face to face care and provide safe and effective health assessments and treatment of patients within the establishment. You will be accountable for your own practice, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients, independent of medical intervention. To practice as a Practice Nurse within own scope of clinical competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice. This is to include senior leadership in complex wounds, long term conditions and QoF management. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing quality, evidence based health care to meet the immediate needs of the patient. Job description Job responsibilities In order to meet the needs of patients in this new prison Practice Plus Group has developed an exciting new integrated approach to the provision of care. Teams will work together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive into prison (Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting good health and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgent and emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team). As a Practice Nurse you need expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide clinical leadership for the Primary care team and be a critical leader within the scheduled care Team. This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; nurses, doctors and mental health/substance misuse practitioners. You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times. You will deliver face to face care and provide safe and effective health assessments and treatment of patients within the establishment. You will be accountable for your own practice, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients, independent of medical intervention. To practice as a Practice Nurse within own scope of clinical competence and agreed acceptable limits of practice. This is to include senior leadership in complex wounds, long term conditions and QoF management. You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in providing quality, evidence based health care to meet the immediate needs of the patient. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification. Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification. Experience Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification. 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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 Practice Plus Group Address New Rd Featherstone Wolverhampton West Midlands WV10 7PU Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)