Band 6 Primary Care Nurse - Prison Cleared

Band 6 Primary Care Nurse - Prison Cleared

Job Title: Band 6 Primary Care Nurse - Prison Cleared

Location: Rochester, UK

Hourly Rate: £30

Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-Time or Part-Time

Perks and Benefits:

1. Flexible Working Hours: Choose between full-time or part-time hours to achieve an ideal work-life balance.
2. Diverse Work Environments: Experience working in a unique custodial healthcare setting, broadening your skills and professional development.
3. Valuable Experience: Gain specialised experience in healthcare within a secure environment, enhancing your professional confidence.
4. Pioneering Career Path: Step into a specialised field, setting yourself apart in your nursing career.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Primary Care Nursing: Provide essential nursing care to the prison population, focusing on physical health and overall well-being.
2. Health Screening & Assessments: Carry out comprehensive health assessments and routine screenings to meet the varied healthcare needs of inmates.
3. Chronic Disease Management: Manage and care for long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension within a custodial setting.
4. Medication Administration & Management: Administer and manage prescribed medication safely, ensuring adherence to healthcare protocols within the prison.
5. Health Promotion: Deliver engaging health education initiatives to encourage healthier lifestyle choices among inmates.
6. Emergency Response: Act as a first responder to medical emergencies, coordinating necessary care and overseeing hospital transfers as required.
7. Record Keeping & Documentation: Maintain secure, accurate, and up-to-date patient records in compliance with prison healthcare standards.
8. Safeguarding: Identify and report safeguarding concerns, ensuring the protection of vulnerable inmates.
9. Collaboration: Work effectively within multidisciplinary teams, providing holistic care to inmates.
10. Mental Health Support: Offer support for mental health issues, ensuring appropriate care and interventions are provided.
11. Compliance: Adhere to healthcare policies and procedures, ensuring high standards of care are maintained within the prison environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

1. Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid NMC registration.
2. Prison Cleared: Must be cleared to work within a prison setting and undergo relevant security checks.
3. Minimum of 2 years' experience in primary care nursing, ideally within secure or custodial settings.
4. Experience in Chronic Disease Management and general healthcare delivery.
5. Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to interact effectively with inmates, prison staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
6. Ability to Work Under Pressure: Capable of managing a busy workload and making sound clinical decisions in challenging environments.

Living and Working in Rochester:

Rochester offers a rich blend of historical charm and modern amenities, making it an ideal place to live and work. The area features stunning architecture, a vibrant community, and excellent transport links to London, providing a balanced lifestyle both professionally and personally.

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