Overview
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE. We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Altcourse, a category B prison located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool. You will be an integral part of the healthcare team, involved in developing and leading clinics, undertaking examinations and tests, answering emergency bells, and potentially being the first person to attend an emergency. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions.
Salary: This position is bank and you’ll receive an hourly rate of £23.83. Hours Available: Monday – Sunday, 7am – 8pm.
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will vary and include:
* Provide outstanding quality-based care to all patients
* Deliver personalised, non-judgemental care based on patient feedback
* Undertake medication rounds
* Dispense controlled medication
* Attend emergency response situations
* Deliver nurse-led clinics to your patient group
If you are interested in career development, we offer opportunities to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.
Benefits
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
* An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* Excellent long-term career prospects
* 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 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 with respect, we act with integrity, we embrace diversity, and we strive to improve together.
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* Be a registered (adult) Nurse with a current NMC pin
* Have relevant post-qualification experience
* Be up to date with Continued Professional Development (CPD)
* Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
Desirable
* As seen on job description
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check requirements as per role
Disclosure and UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Practice Plus Group
Address: Brookfield Drive, Liverpool L9 7LH
Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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