Job Overview
The postholder will work as part of an integrated team under the supervision of the specialist practitioner. He/she will be accountable for the delivery of care to the population of the prison and will also rotate onto the inpatient wing.
Responsibilities
* Provide support and advice to patients.
* Participate in the promotion of healthy living and the prevention of ill health and disability through diagnostic screening, education and promotion of independence and self‑management as a priority of care.
Eligibility and Visa Sponsorship
In accordance with UK Home Office requirements, Band 2 clinical and non‑clinical roles and Band 3 non‑clinical roles are not eligible for sponsorship. Non‑clinical roles (Agenda for Change Band 3 – 6) with the exception of those on the list will not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship. All non‑clinical roles (Agenda for Change Bands 7 – 9) that meet the prescribed skill level (RQF 6) and salary threshold will be eligible for sponsorship. The Trust will accept applications from candidates who can evidence their right to work in the UK or via alternative visa routes.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
BCHC offers a guaranteed interview to any candidate who is disabled, neurodiverse, has a hidden or long‑term health condition as recognised under the Equality Act 2010, provided they meet the essential criteria of the job role. We encourage applicants to submit their applications and to request reasonable adjustments where required. We actively foster and support a workplace culture that is inclusive and equitable for all staff, patients and service users. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with diverse abilities, experiences and perspectives, and are committed to supporting the career progression of colleagues from under‑represented backgrounds into this role and more senior roles.
The Trust is committed to the employment and career development of individuals with protected characteristics and guarantees an interview to any applicant from under‑represented groups for positions at Band 8a and above whose application meets the essential criteria. Selection will be on the basis of merit.
The Trust is currently under‑represented in terms of people who identify as Black, Minority Ethnic (BME) and welcomes applicants from these communities. Selection will be on the basis of merit. The Trust is committed to the principles of Positive Action.
About BCHC
BCHC has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services in people’s homes, health centres, clinics, inpatient facilities, children, young people, families, adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehab Centre and one of Europe’s leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
We are continuously striving for best care and healthy communities. If you want to be part of our team and work with a Foundation Trust of this scale, we want to hear from you.
Opportunities for Growth
Are you looking for an exciting challenge and an opportunity to gain experience in the prison within our busy and friendly Community Healthcare Trust? If so, you will be interested in an exciting opportunity to work in one of the largest community healthcare trusts in the country right here in Birmingham.
Benefits and Compensation
* Pay for your Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate and DBS Update Service annual subscription whilst you are employed with the Trust.
* Free onsite parking at most of our bases.
* An environmental allowance paid for working in the prison (£1,542 pro‑rate).
* Full NHS terms and conditions including extensive holidays, Agenda for Change pay with enhancements.
* Attractive relocation payment if you relocate to the local area.
* Discounts for local and national retailers.
* Dedicated well‑being services for all employees.
* Flexible working where possible.
Flexible Working
BCHC supports a variety of flexible working practices and, where possible, will actively consider requests and support them. This may include hybrid patterns of working to enable colleagues to request the flexibility of a mixture of home/base working.
In accordance with the NHS People Promise, the Trust is committed to facilitating a healthy work/life balance essential to health and wellbeing and to making BCHC a Great Place to Work. We will be happy to discuss and consider all requests regarding working patterns and hours at your interview.
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