Senior 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 Senior Ealy Days in Custody Nurse to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Altcourse, a category B prison located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool.   

Hours

7 days a week cover including weekends - approx 1 in 3, and nights

shift times:

7am - 8pm

8am - 9pm

9am - 10pm

7.45pm - 7.15am 

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £49,175 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

As a Senior Early Days in Custody, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• be part of the senior clinical leadership
• lead and coordinate release and transfers
• support L&D strategies
• 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

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 Adult
• Current professional qualification (NMC)
• Leadership experience 
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
•  Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem solving skills
• Motivated as an individual and when working in a team

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.