Early Days in Custody Nurse

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Release & Transfer Nurse to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Altcourse, a category B prison located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool.   

Hours

The site currently offers a 24-hour, 7 days a week service and shift patterns:

07:00 - 20:00

08:00 - 21:00

09:00 - 22:00

Nights: 19:45 - 07:15

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £41,659 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 on a permanent basis 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 Release and Transfer Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment
• provide care and planning for adult male prisoners from the point of reception until the day of release or transfer to another establishment
• work collaboratively with the patient and any other agencies to support a safe transition back into the community/ other establishment
• administer medication
• provide planned and unplanned care and respond to emergencies

 

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

 

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.

About us

 

 

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 Adult Nurse
• Evidence of implementation of local and national policies e.g. NICE guidance
• Experience demonstrating high levels of clinical expertise
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate openly, consistently and clearly
• Flexible attitude to working arrangements
• Experience and knowledge of substance misuse 

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

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Release & Transfer Nurse to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Altcourse, a category B prison located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool.   

Hours

The site currently offers a 24-hour, 7 days a week service and shift patterns:

07:00 - 20:00

08:00 - 21:00

09:00 - 22:00

Nights: 19:45 - 07:15

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £41,659 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

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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).