We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Nurse to join our Primary Care and Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a Category B prison located in Preston.
HMP Preston is a remand male prison for inmates aged 18+ with a capacity of 680.
The Night Nurse will be based in the healthcare department working in the inpatient unit covering both physical health and mental health.
Job Summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Interview are being held on Thursday 4th December.
Hours
* Monday - Sunday – 37.5 hours per week
* 8.15pm - 7.45am – Nights Only
* 7 nights on – 7 nights off
Salary
This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary between £34,428 – £41,659 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How 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.
Main duties of the job
* 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.
* Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision: 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, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice competency framework.
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.
Benefits
* 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
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’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 fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications
* Registered nurse (Adult)
* Current professional qualification (NMC)
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Understanding of the complexities of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working
* A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach
* Understanding of clinical governance, health & safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Person Specification
Essential:
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Desirable:
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer Details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Preston
2 Ribbleton Lane
Preston
Lancashire
PR1 5AB
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
£34,428 to £41,658 a year
Between £34,428 – £41,659 dependent on experience
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