Nurse- RGN inPeterborough inPeterborough PUBLISHED MON 21 OCT 2024

Band 6: £35,392 to £42,618 a year pa, pro rata PERMANENT
HMP

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust rouG57Qu

The role of Nurse-RGN at HMP Peterborough with Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust involves providing high-quality, research-based healthcare to prisoners within a supportive Primary Care Team. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication, organisational, and leadership skills, with a keen interest in working with a diverse inmate population that includes both men and women. Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, screening and triaging patients, leading nurse-led clinics, supervising junior staff, and participating in audits and project work. The Trust emphasises a positive work culture, professional development, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in their care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at HMP Peterborough in the Primary Care Team. We are looking for an individual who possess a caring, positive attitude and is dedicated and conscientious. Good communication abilities, compassion and organisational skills are paramount. The candidates will have the ability to lead by example and work well in a team. A strong interest in working with prisoners is essential.

HMP Peterborough is a local Category B prison. It is England's only dual purpose-built prison for men and women, including a mother and baby unit, who are kept separate at all times. The prison is located in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and accommodates up to 360 female and 868 adult male prisoners.

We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training so why not drop us a line and come and have a look around

Our core strategy is to be anemployer of choice,a great place to workand be known for adiverse and inclusive culturewhose staff feelvalued.

As ahealth and wellbeing organisationhere atteam NHFTwe are dedicated to continuallyinnovateandstrive to make a differenceto our community and those working for our Trust.

The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to patients in HMP Peterborough in accordance with local and national policies.

The post holder will undertake various duties within HMP Peterborough, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening patients in reception and on the wings, triaging patients and holding nurse led clinics.

The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff through their own behaviour and attitude at all times.

The post holder will oversee the provision of day to day healthcare services in the absence of the clinical lead

The post holder will participate in audits, research and project work as requested.

The post holder will be responsible for supervising and supporting junior staff / students and support their development and education.

The post holder will develop and support the concept of change, contributing ideas whilst demonstrating an awareness of prison issues

Our mission, making a difference for you, with you was chosen by our staff and stakeholders. It means in everything we do and through every service we provide, we want to make a positive difference in people's lives - for those we care for, those we work with and those who work with us. Everyone is part of our team.