Job summary
Primary Care Nurse (Bank) – Derwentside IRC, a female‑only facility hosting 84 women in the north of England.
Salary and hours
Hourly rate: £23.83 per hour.
Hours: Day shifts – 07:00‑20:15; Night shifts – 20:00‑07:15.
Support and benefits
- Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Learning Management System for continuous learning
- Support from the wider multi‑disciplinary team
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
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 while being supported by a multi‑disciplinary team
- Provide outstanding evidence‑based care to patients, listening to and acting on their feedback for personalised care
- Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference
- Inspire excellence by forging strong links with 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
Qualifications required
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Current professional qualification (NMC)
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Understanding of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working
- A non‑judgmental and compassionate approach
Desirable
- Experience in long‑term conditions
- Interest in sexual health
Eligibility and checks
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to ensure no prior criminal convictions.
