A band 5 primary care nurse post at HMP Littlehey, a category C men's prison, where Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust provides care under contract. The work is clinical care for an adult male population with diverse, complex needs, including medication, screening new arrivals and attending emergencies. It is a secure setting with a multidisciplinary team across two healthcare centres. NMC registration or pending is needed, student nurses are considered, and security vetting needs three years' UK residency.
What the job involves
- Provide, develop and evaluate holistic, evidence-based healthcare for prisoners
- Assist in taking charge of the healthcare centre daily
- Oversee day-to-day healthcare services under the oversight of a band 6 nurse
- Liaise with a wide range of disciplines inside the prison and the local healthcare economy
- Attend emergencies and use the NEWS 2 assessment tool
- Administer medication
- Screen all new receptions, transfers and releases
- Take part in multidisciplinary meetings
- Record nursing practice on the Trust electronic record system
- Develop a clinical role with specific areas of responsibility in a secure environment
- Work in a fast-paced, complex environment
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC registration or pending registration
Experience
- Prison experience
Checks & eligibility
- Security vetting
- At least 3 years' continuous UK residency, with evidence
Nice to have
- Primary care experience
- Knowledge of long-term conditions
What’s offered
- Extensive supernumerary induction period
- Regular supervision and appraisals
- Encouragement to undertake training
- Free parking
- Staff restaurant
- Onsite gymnasium
- Accredited living wage employer
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
