Primary Care Nurse - HMP Kirkham + £1500 welcome payment

Job summary

To provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the Secure Environments Business Unit. In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting. The role of the Registered Nurse is to undertake health assessments, administer medication and treatments, perform diagnostic tests as appropriate and to provide and evaluate a range of health interventions to meet prisoner health and social care needs. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the service to provide responsive, evidence-based interventions working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide primary care within the prison preventing transfer to outside hospital where possible. The post holder should also have a keen interest in developing knowledge and skills across the integrated services. The post holder will be expected to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role and adhere to policies and procedures relevant to the area they work in.

Main duties of the job

o Deliver high quality care and intervention to patients by demonstrating up to date evidence-based practice o Ensure medication is administered in accordance with risk assessment and policy o Deliver programmes of care for patients that meet their needs for chronic disease and acute episodes of care o Be involved in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency care planning to support seamless care provision for those identified with complex health needs including carers or significant others as necessary/required o Be involved in multi-disciplinary and inter-agency liaison to support and/or facilitate assessments as part of the agreed care-pathway o Attend clinical or multi-disciplinary meetings at the request of the Clinical Manager o Support the coordination of the primary care, mental health and substance misuse nursing service provided at HMP Kirkham ensuring uninterrupted, seamless care over a 24hr period o Liaise with mental health and substance misuse services for allocated patients o Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, wellbeing, recovery and future lifestyle o Maintain accurate clinical records and care plans in accordance with NMC standards for records and records keeping, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection and Freedom of Information Acts o Provide clinical input to the multi-disciplinary referral allocation, assessment and post assessment decision making to ensure accurate, effective and sensitive feedback to all referring agencies

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

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We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.