Job summary Are you a dedicated RGN looking for a new challenge within a diverse, community setting? Do you want to combine your primary care, acute and emergency nursing skills all in one place and keep your NHS Pension? Working in secure healthcare will bring new challenges. The days are varied and there is a wide range of training and development opportunities. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team delivering primary care, mental health, and substance misuse services to our patient Please note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC. We aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service and therefore we are also able to offer part time and flexible working options. Main duties of the job The post holder will work in a unique and diverse environment, often delivering the many of the nurse-led services that are provided in the wider community. Prison nurses provide holistic care across the whole patient journey. Working in a challenging, multi-faceted environment like a prison, the post holder will deliver holistic and compassionate care to a complex community with varying needs. The role offers versatility as you'll pick up additional skills to develop your knowledge and skills base. The types of work you will carry out include: o minor injury and illness o long term conditions o end of life/palliative care o substance misuse o emergency and unscheduled care o social care o health assessment o mental health support o in reach and outreach specialist services o nurse consultation clinics o clinical governance o safeguarding o The admission/ discharge of the patient o Referrals to the multi-disciplinary teams o Creating care plans for patients based on clinical assessment o Administration of medications About us BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE 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. Date posted 23 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 847-CW-24-V424 Job locations HMP Frankland Durham DH1 5YA Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the advertised role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the advertised role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health Desirable Mentorship / teaching / assessing experience Experience Essential Awareness of current healthcare issues Awareness of clinical governance, risk management and quality agenda Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision There is a requirement to undertake training to become proficient in the use of SystemOne Desirable Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting Awareness of the Health and Justice agenda in prisons Experience of working within a secure environment Experience of health needs assessment/Triage Working to Patient Group Directives Practice Nurse / Chronic Disease Management / Minor Injuries experience Experience of relevant continuing professional development Experience of using SystemOne Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health Desirable Mentorship / teaching / assessing experience Experience Essential Awareness of current healthcare issues Awareness of clinical governance, risk management and quality agenda Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision There is a requirement to undertake training to become proficient in the use of SystemOne Desirable Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting Awareness of the Health and Justice agenda in prisons Experience of working within a secure environment Experience of health needs assessment/Triage Working to Patient Group Directives Practice Nurse / Chronic Disease Management / Minor Injuries experience Experience of relevant continuing professional development Experience of using SystemOne 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 Spectrum Community Health CIC Address HMP Frankland Durham DH1 5YA Employer's website https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)