Make a difference to every life
About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join the Primary Care Team at HMP Dovegate, a category B prison located in Uttoxeter in Staffordshire.
HMP Dovegate is a private prison with a capacity of 1160 males.
The Primary Care Nurse will be part of a team of 15 overseeing patient flow, ensuring compliance with Practice Plus Group protocols and prison policies.
You will be based within the healthcare department and prison wing work will also be required.
Benefits
* Onsite Parking
* Access to the gym
* Staff canteen
* Career development and training opportunities
Hours
* Monday - Sunday service – 37.5 hours per week
* Weekdays – 6.45am – 6.15pm or 8.15pm
* Weekends – 7.45am – 6.15pm or 8.15pm (alternate weekends)
* Night shifts will be required as and when needed but rarely
* 4 week rolling rota
Salary
You’ll receive an annual salary between £34,428 and £41,659 per annum – depending on experience.
Support and Development
* 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.
Responsibilities
* Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions
* Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
* Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse-led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team
* Provide outstanding evidence-based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them
* Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
* Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders
* Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning
* Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams
Career Development Opportunities
We offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for learning.
* 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’re Looking For
We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access in secure environments.
Qualifications Required
* Registered nurse – Adult, NMC registered
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* A non-judgemental and compassionate approach
* Excellent communication skills
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.
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