Learning Disability Nurse - HMP Winchester
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Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Nurse at HMP Winchester to join our team. HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.
Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite (free!) parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.
Due to HMP Winchester holding remand prisoners and to support the daily regime, we do require staff to work on rota basis and you can be asked to work nights, bank holidays and weekends although if youre looking for flexibility we can discuss this at interview HoursThis position is part time working 22.5 hours a week, working 7.5 hour shifts across 3 days.
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary up to £50,000 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
As a Learning Disability Nurse you will be;
- Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other services, agencies and organisations.
- You will be required to developing specialist clinical skills in working with an offender population with a diversity of presenting problems, including psychosis and personality disorder, that feature alongside their learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.
- You will be responsible for making a clinical judgment with regard to their immediate needs and long term treatment, administer medication as prescribed by the doctor within the guidelines for medicines administration.
- You will; Provide a holistic package of care to patients within the prison system and manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment.
- Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency framework.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required
- Registered Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continued CPD
- To have experience in or be willing to develop skills in relevant to clinical area.
- Competency in the core skills, knowledge and attitudes, relevant to the clinical area including knowledge of the mental health act 1983, Management and Administration of all necessary resources to deliver care, assessment, treatment and care management and collaborative
- Ability to provide a holistic package of care to patients whilst working within a multi-agency team within the prison system
- Understanding of clinical governance
- Willing to undertake training as appropriate to ensure the ongoing development of services within prison healthcare
Details
Date posted
17 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£46,525 to £50,000 a year up to £50,000 per annum - depending on experience.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
6252-14
Job locations
Romsey Rd
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DF
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Romsey Rd
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 5DF
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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