Registered General Nurse in Kidlington

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

• Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive;
• Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients;
• Respectful of people's cultural and religious beliefs;
• Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) is a secure facility designed to accommodate up to 160 male residents in both single and dual occupancy rooms. Residents are not permitted to leave the centre or access the local area. Consequently, facilities are provided entirely onsite.

The healthcare department provides services including primary care, mental health, substance misuse, pharmacy, dental, optometry, physiotherapy, podiatry, and audiology delivered by us or our specialist partners.

Join us at the beginning. Where possible, this role will be starting before the centre opens, undertaking induction, supporting set up of the department, and helping the service go live.

Job Summary: Join a new service at Campsfield focused on providing a high-quality service to the residents. Duties vary by the needs of the department with priorities agreed with the Head of Healthcare and Senior Clinical Lead. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver an evidence-based, person-centred, non-judgemental healthcare service. You will share knowledge and expertise to foster an open, learning environment and support professional development of the team. You will work closely with partners and stakeholders to drive continuous quality improvement and ensure healthcare records are maintained in accordance with governance policies.

Duties include:

• Complete medication rounds and dispense controlled medication
• Attend emergency response situations
• Triage and assess patients
• Management and care of minor illness and injuries
• Assessment, evaluation and implementation of care for long term conditions
• Undertake reception screening
• Complete health promotion
• Be the named lead nurse for an area of healthcare

Please note the role will include night shifts as part of the rota.

Criteria:

• Essential:
• Registered nurse - Adult
• Current professional qualification (NMC) with no restrictions to practice
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Believe and work within Dr PA Secure's values
• Desirable:
• Experience of supervising and mentoring junior staff
• Mentorship qualification
• Up to date clinical knowledge of wound management, including complex wounds
• Knowledge in substance misuse
• Previous experience within a secure setting or primary health care setting
• Experience of patient assessment and triage
• Competent in venepuncture
• Management of long-term conditions

General Information: The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Benefits:

• Pension salary scheme available
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support
• Access to perks at work
• Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance

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. This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.

Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time. Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.