Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Nursing Associate to join our Early Days in Custody Team team at
at HMP Thameside, a category B Prison located in Greenwich, South-East London.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £36,151 per annum - 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
The Early Days in Custody Team is responsible for management of care of all patients within their first 10 days.
As a Nurse Associate, in your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Support the nursing and pharmacy teams of patients on arrival
- Contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, well-being and clinics
- Forge strong links within our teams, our partners and stakeholders
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
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.
Requirements
- NMC Registered Nurse Associate
- NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
- A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse associate you will;
Provide outstanding evidence based case to our patients seeking
out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and
informed by what matters to them. You will contribute to and implement care
packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics as well as
assisting patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
Deliver non-judgemental care involving anything from health promotion clinics and
observations to supporting the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care
within healthcare centres and on wings and house blocks. Youll make a real
difference as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency
Framework following our policies, procedures and always considering
safeguarding.
Inspire excellence by and
providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.
Promote best practice, evidence based care and continuous quality
improvement embedding a culture of shared learning. You will promote patient
wellbeing through our overarching Wellbeing Approach, demonstrating empathy and
understanding to our patients.
Share knowledge and skills to ensure safe care and support each
other to do a great job engaging with the process of reflection and
supervision.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a registered nurse associate you will;
Provide outstanding evidence based case to our patients seeking
out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and
informed by what matters to them. You will contribute to and implement care
packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics as well as
assisting patients with activities of daily living and personal care.
Deliver non-judgemental care involving anything from health promotion clinics and
observations to supporting the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care
within healthcare centres and on wings and house blocks. Youll make a real
difference as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency
Framework following our policies, procedures and always considering
safeguarding.
Inspire excellence by and
providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.
Promote best practice, evidence based care and continuous quality
improvement embedding a culture of shared learning. You will promote patient
wellbeing through our overarching Wellbeing Approach, demonstrating empathy and
understanding to our patients.
Share knowledge and skills to ensure safe care and support each
other to do a great job engaging with the process of reflection and
supervision.
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
