Bank Nurse - HMP Northumberland

Spectrum Community Health CIC

The closing date is 08 May 2025

Job summary

Are you a dedicated RGN looking for a new challenge within a diverse, community setting?

Do you want to combine your primary care, acute and emergency nursing skills all in one place.

Spectrum Community Healthcare

Spectrum Community Health CIC is a not-for profit organisation dedicated to providing high quality patient centered healthcare. We currently provide a wide range of community and secure environment services for vulnerable groups across the North of England.

Main duties of the job

Working in secure healthcare will bring new challenges and we have opportunities for Bank Nurses. The days are varied and there is a wide range of training and development opportunities. You will be part of a wider multi-disciplinary team delivering primary care, mental health and substance misuse services to our patients. This includes nurse led clinics, administering medication and treatments, emergency response, triage, wound care, examinations and referrals. No two days are the same working in our friendly and supportive team.

You must have sound nursing knowledge, lots of valuable experience and demonstrate excellent communication skills. If you believe that this could be your next career move and are focussed on delivering high quality patient care, then please apply today.

About us

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE

Join our team

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 PensionRefer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp 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.

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£20.08 an hour plus enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-24-VB35

Job locations

HMP Northumberland

Morpeth

NE65 9XG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information about this role.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health

Desirable

  • Mentorship / teaching / assessing experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Awareness of current healthcare issues
  • Awareness of clinical governance, risk management and quality agenda
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
  • Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision
  • There is a requirement to undertake training to become proficient in the use of SystemOne

Desirable

  • Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting
  • Awareness of the Health and Justice agenda in prisons
  • Experience of working within a secure environment
  • Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
  • Working to Patient Group Directives Practice Nurse / Chronic Disease Management / Minor Injuries experience
  • Experience of relevant continuing professional development
  • Experience of using SystemOne
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health

Desirable

  • Mentorship / teaching / assessing experience

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Awareness of current healthcare issues
  • Awareness of clinical governance, risk management and quality agenda
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
  • Experience of appraisal and clinical supervision
  • There is a requirement to undertake training to become proficient in the use of SystemOne

Desirable

  • Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting
  • Awareness of the Health and Justice agenda in prisons
  • Experience of working within a secure environment
  • Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
  • Working to Patient Group Directives Practice Nurse / Chronic Disease Management / Minor Injuries experience
  • Experience of relevant continuing professional development
  • Experience of using SystemOne

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Northumberland

Morpeth

NE65 9XG


Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Northumberland

Morpeth

NE65 9XG


Employer's website

https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head of Healthcare

Jennifer Hayes

Jennifer.Hayes@Spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

Date posted

24 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£20.08 an hour plus enhancements for weekend and bank holiday working

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

847-RM-24-VB35

Job locations

HMP Northumberland

Morpeth

NE65 9XG


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