We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Wakefield, a category A Prison located in West Yorkshire.
Hours
The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patterns:
1. Monday to Friday 8.15 to 16.15
2. Saturday and Sunday 9.15 to 17.15
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £40,211 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 a Primary Care Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening.
* Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received.
* Develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.
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 doesn't 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. 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 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 to all.
Qualifications Required
* Registered Nurse
* Good IT skills and IT literacy
* Ability to work within a busy environment
* Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
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 you're 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 Responsibilities
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