Bank Registered Nurse - HMP Northumberland

Bank Registered Nurse - HMP Northumberland To provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to patients with physical health needs within Health & Justice. In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multidisciplinary team within the prison setting. This role involves undertaking health assessments, administering medication and treatments, performing diagnostic tests, as appropriate, and providing and evaluating a range of health interventions to meet prisoner health and social care needs. Main duties of the job The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the service to provide responsive, evidence-based interventions working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams. The postholder will be part of a team that provides primary care within a prison, preventing transfer to outside hospitals. They will demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options and have a keen interest in developing knowledge and skills across the integrated services. The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation. About us BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE Join our team Were 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 weve got a role for you! * Access to NHS Pension * Time for you day (additional day off) * Refer a friend scheme * Training and Development opportunities * Flexible Working * Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes * Up to 33 days annual leave 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 peoples lives, regardless of circumstances. Job responsibilities Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role. Person Specification NMC Registered * Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health * Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training Skills and Abilities * Able to work autonomous and part of a team * Ability to prioritise and organise own workload and that of other staff * Ability to work in a challenging and diverse environment * Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Officee * Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities. Personal Qualities * Professional attitude * Ability to work as team member through developing and maintaining positive working relationships * Positive attitude to change * Non-judgmental attitude treating others with courtesy and respect at all times Knowledge * Knowledge of current healthcare issues. * Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda. * Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team. * Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring * Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients * Understanding and application of confidentiality * Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment. * Experience of health needs assessment/Triage * Working to Patient Group Directives * Management / Minor Injuries Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training 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. £17.13 to £20 an hourplus enhancements paid for weekends, Bank Holidays J-18808-Ljbffr