Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice Primary Care team at HMP Werrington, a young offenders institution for boys aged 15 to 18, is recruiting a part-time night nurse. The work is a nurse-led service aimed at preventing hospital admissions, covering medication rounds, controlled drug dispensing, emergency response and patient assessment. The role is 23 hours a week on a four-week rolling rota of nine night shifts, 20:45 to 07:45. Fit depends on adult nursing registration and passing additional vetting and security checks.
What the job involves
- Deliver a nurse-led primary care service to prevent hospital admissions, working within a multi-disciplinary team
- Undertake medication rounds and dispense controlled medication
- Attend emergency response situations
- Assess patients and undertake reception screening
- Deliver nurse-led clinics to the patient group
- Provide evidence-based, personalised care and act on patient feedback
- Deliver non-judgemental care
- Build strong links with partners and stakeholders
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision and continuous quality improvement, sharing learning
- Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care
Qualifications
- Current professional nursing qualification
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Registration & licences
- NMC registration as an adult nurse
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Non-judgemental and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
Nice to have
- Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment
What’s offered
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System
- Support to grow in the role and continue professional development
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
