Job summary
Various hours available
The overarching aim of HMP Swansea Healthcare, in partnership with SBUHB is to make a significant contribution to reducing re-offending and improving rehabilitation. Central to achieving the aim of Healthcare is to pro actively improve the health of the prison population and promoting a far greater degree of self responsibility in maintaining health status.
Main duties of the job
- To plan and deliver high quality nursing care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to the prisoner population who have mental health needs
- Nurse led clinic i.e triage, vaccinations, CCM
- To promote the overall health and well being of the prisoner population using evidence based practice
- Be an effective member of the Prison Healthcare Service
- Support and make a professional contribution to the development of prison healthcare services, in accordance with Prison Service and SBUHB directives
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery,with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
- Assess the patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
- Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high quality service for the patients and clients.
- Maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
- Ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care.
- Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with otherprofessionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
- Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with patients and carers/relatives, taking accurate message information on the phone or from seniors, relaying all environmental and patient information to the nurse in charge and remain polite and courteous at all times.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.
- Assess patients suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
- Administer medication e.g. intramuscular/subcutaneous medications, etc ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policy.
- Carry out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. catheterisation, removal of sutures, aseptic technique etc
- Ensure that the patient is safely prepared for and escorted to/frominvestigations.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Participate in the responsibility to maintain a clean environment and ensure all members of staff follow cleaning responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
- Assess the patients nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in order to ensure the delivery of effective patient care.
- Ensure the principles set out in the Fundamentals of Care are incorporated into daily practice to ensure a high quality service for the patients and clients.
- Maintain patients nursing records to ensure information is accurate and up to date.
- Ensure that patients and carers/relatives are involved in the planning and delivery of care.
- Ensure patient needs are met by working collaboratively with otherprofessionals and agencies, especially in relation to ongoing care needs.
- Ensure that effective communication is established and maintained with patients and carers/relatives, taking accurate message information on the phone or from seniors, relaying all environmental and patient information to the nurse in charge and remain polite and courteous at all times.
- Communicate complex and sensitive information to patients/families, including patients with special needs/learning disabilities or other barriers to communication.
- Assess patients suitability for discharge following medical review and instigate discharge planning arrangements.
- Liaise with multidisciplinary teams as appropriate to assist in complex discharge planning.
- Administer medication e.g. intramuscular/subcutaneous medications, etc ensuring that procedures are compliant with Health Board Policy.
- Carry out procedures in relation to care of patients e.g. catheterisation, removal of sutures, aseptic technique etc
- Ensure that the patient is safely prepared for and escorted to/frominvestigations.
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations. Participate in the responsibility to maintain a clean environment and ensure all members of staff follow cleaning responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in Secure environment
- Evidence of further professional development
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to partake in clinical supervision
Knowlege
Essential
- Able to partake in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of Autonomous working
Other
Essential
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of PS/PA training
Person Specification
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in Secure environment
- Evidence of further professional development
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Able to partake in clinical supervision
Knowlege
Essential
- Able to partake in clinical supervision
Desirable
- Experience of Autonomous working
Other
Essential
- Evidence of reflective practice
Desirable
- Evidence of PS/PA 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.
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).
