Job summary
Please be advised Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has made the difficult decision to serve notice on its offender health contracts. Over the coming months, we will be working with NHS England on the transition of the services to a new provider. We still need to recruit to these valued positions and welcome your application. But, in line with our values, honesty is important, so please note that if you are successful that in time your employment would move from Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to another provider who would then be your new employer.
HMP Morton Hall is a cat C male foreign national offender prison holding a maximum of 353.
Nursing in a custodial environment provides the perfect opportunity to offer a positive nurse led health experience to a group of patients who are usually identified as experiencing poor health outcomes.
You should be enthusiastic, motivated, patient focused and enjoy a challenge. We provide a service 24 hours 7 days a week on an internal rotation basis. The team operates in a supportive environment with a commitment to personal and professional development.
Main duties of the job
Working within HMP Morton Hall provides an exciting opportunity for all healthcare professionals. The Primary Healthcare Team provides a wide variety of care from initial assessment / screening for all new patients, clinical triage, emergency response, care of minor illness and injuries, nurse led clinics for long term conditions and health promotion. We aim to provide healthcare to offenders that is equivalent to those in the community.
The integrated healthcare service provided by the Healthcare Team at HMP Morton Hall aims to provide consistent, equitable, high quality and timely physical and mental health services to all prisoners. You will have the support and opportunity to develop your skills in a range of areas including; assessing patient conditions, triaging services and providing appropriate clinical interventions including emergency care.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Lincolnshire, Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide a Primary Care Service 24/7 and a Mental Health and Substance misuse service services.
Its the variety of this role which will provide a stimulating experience like no other, one minute you could be assisting with the delivery of a nurse led clinic, the next you may be attending an emergency response.
You will be able to work autonomously whilst always having the support of a strong team when required.
As a HCA you will be involved in supporting nurse- led clinics for health screening, phlebotomy clinics, BBV screening, ECG clinics and responding to emergency situations. You will support the qualified nursing team in all that they do bi=ut also have the opportunity to lead your own clinics.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
We provide a Primary Care Service 24/7 and a Mental Health and Substance misuse service services.
Its the variety of this role which will provide a stimulating experience like no other, one minute you could be assisting with the delivery of a nurse led clinic, the next you may be attending an emergency response.
You will be able to work autonomously whilst always having the support of a strong team when required.
As a HCA you will be involved in supporting nurse- led clinics for health screening, phlebotomy clinics, BBV screening, ECG clinics and responding to emergency situations. You will support the qualified nursing team in all that they do bi=ut also have the opportunity to lead your own clinics.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay or skill level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary / skill level is below the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, equivalent experience or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in secure environments.
- Has experience of organising clinics.
- Has experience of working both independently and as a team member.
Desirable
- Has an understanding of the ACCT process
- Has experience of working with challenging and confrontational environments.
- Has previous prison experience
- Has a working knowledge of Systm 1.
Communication
Essential
- Can demonstrate the importance of good communication and its different forms.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate an understanding of EDI.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3, equivalent experience or willing to work towards
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in secure environments.
- Has experience of organising clinics.
- Has experience of working both independently and as a team member.
Desirable
- Has an understanding of the ACCT process
- Has experience of working with challenging and confrontational environments.
- Has previous prison experience
- Has a working knowledge of Systm 1.
Communication
Essential
- Can demonstrate the importance of good communication and its different forms.
Desirable
- Can demonstrate an understanding of EDI.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
