Practice Nurse - HMP Berwyn

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the prison population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a complex wound care need, and the provision of preventative health care to the population. As an autonomous practitioner, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job:

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that meet the wound care needs of the population.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known wound care need.
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a wound care need as appropriate.
• Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat wounds, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs.
• Review dressings for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols.
• Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
• Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care.

About us:

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities:

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances. Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Registered first level nurse, Clinical supervision training and experience, Membership of a professional body.
• Experience: Experience of nurse-led management of long-term conditions, Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines.

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.