Senior Primary Care Nurse: Hmp Lowdham Grange

Lowdham, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Please be advised Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made the difficult decision to serve notice on its offender health contracts. Over the coming months, we will be working with NHS England on the transition of the services to a new provider. We still need to recruit to these valued positions and welcome your application. But, in line with our values, honesty is important, so please note that if you are successful that in time your employment would move from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to another provider who would then be your new employer.



An exciting opportunity has arisen for Senior Primary Care Nurse to work within our Primary Care Team at HMP Lowdham Grange providing acute, rehabilitative and primary care to offenders within a prison environment.



We have well-established and strong relationships with both the prison team and external partners who support us to deliver healthcare safely, effectively and efficiently.



Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is 26.40 (standard) or 54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.



You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of 16 per year applies.



Would you like to work closely with others as part of a wider MDT, which includes:



GPs, Psychiatrists, Specialist Community Practitioners, Pharmacists, Mental Health & Substance Misuse Practitioners, Learning disability services, Psychologists and a multitude other allied professionals



We deliver a wide range of positive health opportunities to individuals in custody, which is equal to and often above what is offered in the community.



Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust believe in investing in our staff, where there is lots of opportunity and support for progression for the right candidates in both Internal & External training.



#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.



We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.



We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.



The Offender Health Care Group is one of the largest and most successful providers of prison healthcare in the UK. The Care Group provide physical, mental health and substance misuse healthcare services in prisons across the East Midlands, Lincolnshire & Leicestershire.



The Care Group provides healthcare to 7 prisons and a short term holding facility. You are part of a large peer group of 400+ healthcare professionals with access to peer support, supervision and excellent opportunities for learning and development.



We are committed to working in partnership with prison services, national probation service other healthcare providers and our criminal justice system partners to improve health, support justice to reduce re-offending behaviour. The Offender Health Team truly believes it can make a difference to the lives of offenders by offering consistent, high-quality care in primary, mental health and substance misuse services that are equivalent to health services delivered outside of Prison.



To lead effective healthcare services for prisoners which deliver against required standards, e.g. Key Performance Indicators, Prison Health Performance Quality Indicators , CQC and HMIP..



To demonstrate innovative practice whilst maintaining clinical efficacy, enabling the service to compete as provider of choice to local commissioners.



You will need to have a valid RGN Qualification and be registered with the NMC. You should also be flexible, adaptable and have good IT skills.



Ideally you will have prior experience of working within a range of healthcare environments.



To work as part of the Healthcare Centre team leading in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs and appropriate care and treatment.



Ensure the implementation of the National Service Frameworks and ensure maintenance of high standards of care to the prison population.



To coordinate and lead the team as operational daily nurse in charge.



To provide leadership, support for and supervision of the team.



Maintain professional standards, ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3051111
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Contract
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lowdham, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
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