Overview
To respond to all medical emergencies as they arise within the prison. To support the delivery of an effective integrated healthcare service clinical model. To manage a small clinical caseload. To carry out effective triage of patients presenting with minor ailments. To provide paramedic interventions within scope of practice. To support the development, implementation and maintenance of the National Standards for Health Care in Prisons for the service.
Main duties of the job: Responsible for the assessment, treatment and care of prisoners to reduce inappropriate conveyances and subsequent emergency department admissions, where clinically safe to do so.
To provide care to prisoners within the establishment in collaboration with the wider Multidisciplinary team. To provide urgent clinical care in the Prison in response to patient need.
Recognise that the local trust may have different protocols and policies for delivery of interventions and medicines from Ambulance and Primary Care providers, and to work within the scope of these protocols.
To respond appropriately to triage requests for assessments and care and to undertake triage. In the absence of the Clinical lead, to take responsibility for the coordination and realignment of staff resources across the team to ensure capacity meets demand. Demonstrates analytical and judgemental skills when interpreting and performing acute or complex patient assessments and care planning.
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We\'re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we\'ve got a role for you!
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners. We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people\'s lives, regardless of circumstances.
Details
Date posted: 11 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 847-RM-25-V655
Job locations: HMPYOI Deerbolt, Bowes road, Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG
Job description
Please see attached job description and person specification. For more information contact Rachel Greaves on Rachel.greaves2@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Practitioner including Level 1 - RGN/RMN, GPHC or HCPC
* Post registration experience working within a relevant clinical setting
Desirable
* Mentorship / teaching / assessing experience
* Chronic disease management or long-term condition or willingness to undertake
Knowledge
* Awareness of current healthcare issues
* Awareness of clinical governance, risk management and quality agenda
* Awareness of professional and clinical accountability, legal issues, role limitations and boundaries and balancing duty of care and public safety issues
* Sound working knowledge of professional guidance including NICE and quality standards
Desirable
* Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting
* In depth knowledge of prison needs in relation to primary care, mental health and addiction support and an ability to work across
Skills
* Excellent communication skills
* Willing and able to work alone
* Able to demonstrate a history of leading on improvement initiatives
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload
* Able to manage change Good interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of factors affecting health care within a custodial environment
* Ability to analyse problems, gather relevant information and exercise sound judgement in reaching the most appropriate conclusions
* Ability to prioritise workload, work at a fast pace and meet deadlines
* Experienced in applying and implementing systems to manage workload
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address: HMPYOI Deerbolt, Bowes road, Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG
Employer\'s website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/
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