About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for part time Non‑Medical Prescriber to join our Primary Care / Mental Health team at HMP Kirkham, a category D Prison located in Kirkham, Preston.
We are looking for a Non‑Medical Prescriber who has also experience prescribing in Substance Misuse, and ideally holds RGCP1 and 2 or is willing to work towards them.
The prison has its own Healthcare Department where you will be based and the team consists of ten, working with Primary Care Nurses, Healthcare Assistants and GPs.
HMP Kirkham has a capacity of 700 males.
* Onsite parking
* Staff gym access
* Onsite farm shop and café
* Training development opportunities
Hours:
The role is full‑time 18.75 hours per week with various shifts covering:
* Monday – Friday – flexible in days
* 18.75 hours per week
* 9 am – 5 pm
Salary:
This position is part‑time; you’ll receive an annual salary between £51,643 – £58,012, depending on experience, which will be pro‑rota.
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 and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
What you'll be doing
As a Non Medical Prescriber your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Undertake clinical nursing practice at an advanced level using expert knowledge and clinical skills to deliver care to patients
* Provide expert professional advice to patients, carers and colleagues and ensure the maintenance of clinical excellence
* Provide treatment as required, including prescribing medication, within your sphere of competence
* Carry out comprehensive assessments of patients looked after
* Provide advice/support in relation to crisis situations, conditions and treatment plans, based on medical and treatment history
* Carry out a clinical review with the patient and update care plans accordingly
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
What we’ll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required
* Current active registration NMC Adult / Mental Health or HCPC
* Non‑medical prescribing qualification
* RGCP1 and RGCP2 trained or willing to work towards them
* Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to the delivery of primary care services, including Clinical Governance and the Quality & Outcomes Framework
* Understanding of evidence‑based practice
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
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.
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