Spectrum Community Health CIC

Registered Nurse - HMP Deerbolt + £1500 welcome payment

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Job summary

We're recruiting now for full time (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 RGN primary care nurses to work within our prison services in HMPYOI Deerbolt.

Every day is different for a prison nurse, as you'll work within varied roles including:

oPrimary care nursing

oMinor injuries and illnesses

oEmergency and urgent care

oHealth assessment and wellbeing checks

oLong term conditions

The welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.

Main duties of the job

We are a multi-disciplinary team collaborating with other services like GP, Optometry, Dentist, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Sexual health, Substance Misuse and Mental health. To help us deliver our extensive range of services, you'll be a qualified registered nurse (RGN) with a passion to deliver high-quality clinical care and a commitment to the rehabilitation of offenders. You'll be self-motivated, have a sound knowledge base and excellent communications skills.

Experience of working within the prison environment is not necessary as full induction and training will be provided.

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 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.

Details

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-RM-24-V463-C

Job locations

HMP Deerbolt

Bowes Road

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the advertised role.

Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training

Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
  • Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
  • Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
  • Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
  • Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
  • Working to Patient Group Directives
  • Experience in working in general practice
  • Management / Minor Injuries
  • Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training
Person Specification

Education and Training

Essential

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

Desirable

  • Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training

Qualifications

Essential

  • Knowledge of current healthcare issues.
  • Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
  • Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team
  • Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
  • Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
  • Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
  • Working to Patient Group Directives
  • Experience in working in general practice
  • Management / Minor Injuries
  • Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training

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 Deerbolt

Bowes Road

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Address

HMP Deerbolt

Bowes Road

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Manager

Susan Mason

susan.mason2@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

02 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

847-RM-24-V463-C

Job locations

HMP Deerbolt

Bowes Road

Barnard Castle

DL12 9BG


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