We have an exciting opportunity for an Unplanned Care Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP name, a category B Prison located in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
HMP Bullingdon is a male remand prison that has a capacity for 1,152 and offers 24 hours healthcare with an inpatient unit on-site.
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Hours: Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week.
Salary
This position is full-time, and you'll receive an annual salary up to £57,603 per annum FTE - 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 on a permanent basis, 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 an Unplanned Care Lead, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Quickly and efficiently respond to emergency situations
* Ensure patients are assessed, treated, and transferred to the acute setting if required.
* Collaborate with other emergency personnel, medical staff, and prison operational staff.
* Function autonomously and within your sphere of competency, demonstrating effective team leadership.
* Manage a team of healthcare practitioners, including appraisals and development plans
* Support with education and training
* Assist the Matron in undertaking audits and governance.
* Deputise for the Matron when asked.
* Assess patients, carry out relevant clinical investigations, and arrange follow-up appointments while offering advice and information.
* Utilize an adaptive communication style for effective communication with the senior clinical team at Bullingdon, the prison staff, and external stakeholders.
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. We're the UK’s 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 Group's 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered nurse (Adult or Mental Health)
* Current professional qualification (NMC or HCPC)
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
* 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Patrick Haugh Rd
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX25 1PZ
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
£52,064 to £57,603 a year - Up to £57,603 annum - depending on experience
#J-18808-Ljbffr