Candidates should possess a valid RGN qualification and NMC registration, along with flexibility and good IT skills. Prior experience in different healthcare environments is preferred. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust emphasises professional development, offering opportunities for training and progression within one of the largest providers of prison healthcare in the UK, committed to improving the health of the incarcerated population and reducing re-offending.
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.
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.
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.
About us
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.
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