Job summary
As an NHS employee the role provides a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the prison environment.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of NHS Nursing Practice within the Prison population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for prisoners presenting with a chronic condition, Infection control and the provision of preventative health care.
As part of a team the role delivers a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with G4S, GP's, Secondary Care Mental Health, and Third Sector parties. All key stakeholders in the care provision as part of a multidisciplinary team within the prison setting.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below.
English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
o Promote the health and well-being of patients/clients and maintain a safe, caring, and therapeutic environment.
o Ensure nursing practice is in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct which incorporates and respects differences in respect of gender, sexuality ethnicity, religion culture and disability.
o At all times be aware of and practice within the NMC Code of Conduct.
o Responsibility for administering medication in accordance with RCN guidance.
o To respond to medical emergencies promptly and to ensure that emergency equipment is conveyed to the scene.
o Informing and advising the Nurse Manager/Deputy of actual or potential problems with regard to patients, staff, visitors, etc, and where necessary, contribute to the appropriate action in resolving such problems on an ongoing basis.
o Be required to make decisions on care provided, making referrals as appropriate: these may involve judgements involving complex facts or situations, which require analysis, interpretation, and
o comparison of a range of options, for example, when responding to a medical emergency
o Assist in the supporting/teaching of other registered nurses, student nurses and healthcare support workers.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an NHS employee the role provides a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the prison environment.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of NHS Nursing Practice within the Prison population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for prisoners presenting with a chronic condition, Infection control and the provision of preventative health care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As an NHS employee the role provides a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the prison environment.
The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of NHS Nursing Practice within the Prison population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for prisoners presenting with a chronic condition, Infection control and the provision of preventative health care.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult
- Evidence of continuing professional development inclusive of Venepuncture training.
- Working knowledge of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification/training within the field of chronic conditions management.
- Post registration qualification to degree level or willingness to work towards
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills Level 3/B2 or higher
Experience
Essential
- Multidisciplinary team working
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult
- Evidence of continuing professional development inclusive of Venepuncture training.
- Working knowledge of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Post registration qualification/training within the field of chronic conditions management.
- Post registration qualification to degree level or willingness to work towards
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills Level 3/B2 or higher
Experience
Essential
- Multidisciplinary team working
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
