We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Healthcare team at HM Dovegate, a category B Prison located near Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.
In this role, you'll work with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
The site offers a 24-hour service with various shift patterns.
The working hours are:
* Monday to Friday: 06:45 - 22:00
* Saturday and Sunday: 07:45 - 20:00
Flexible working hours can be considered, including part-time or full-time hours. Shifts will be on a rolling 4-week pattern.
Job summary
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We are seeking a dedicated Primary Care Nurse to join our healthcare team at HM Dovegate. You will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team environment.
Salary
You will receive an annual salary between £33,232 - £40,211, 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
* Access to our Learning Management System for your training needs
* Support from the wider team
Note: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the role's nature, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Primary Care Nurse, your responsibilities include:
* Delivering nurse-led services and preventing hospital admissions
* Undertaking medication rounds, dispensing controlled medication, responding to emergencies, assessing patients, and conducting reception screening
* Providing non-judgemental care
* Building strong links with partners and stakeholders
If you're interested in career development, we offer various internal and external opportunities to enhance your skills and experience.
Additional benefits include:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support for professional growth and development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support services
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 are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs above all.
Our core values include:
* Treating patients and colleagues with respect
* Acting with integrity
* Embracing diversity
* Striving for continuous improvement together
We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to promoting fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Requirements
* Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration
* Evidence of ongoing Professional Development
* Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* Non-judgmental, compassionate approach
* Excellent communication skills
Experience in hospital, community, or prison healthcare settings is desirable but not essential.
Job description & responsibilities
Within this role, you will:
* Deliver nurse-led services to prevent hospital admissions
* Manage medication rounds and dispense controlled medications
* Respond to emergency situations and assess patients
* Support and develop nurse-led clinics
Contribute to our nursing strategy by providing evidence-based, personalized care, inspiring excellence, fostering strong partnerships, promoting best practices, and sharing knowledge within the team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Please refer to the detailed job description for specific qualifications required.
Experience
* Please refer to the detailed job description for specific experience requirements.
Additional Criteria
* Please refer to the detailed job description for additional criteria.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a Disclosure to check for any criminal convictions, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
UK Registration
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For more details, visit the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: HMP Dovegate, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8XR
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
Salary depends on experience, between £33,232 - £40,211 per annum.
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