Prison Nurse

Must have prison clearance and prison experience.

Job Responsibilities

1. To provide high quality nursing care to patients with physical healthcare needs in a prison setting.
2. Accountable for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients' care.
3. To provide basic leadership to junior staff by maintaining professional standards ensuring adherence to all relevant policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of high-quality care.
4. To provide support and supervision for junior staff and learners.

Desirable

• Significant /Demonstrable experience within the substance misuse field with evidence of appropriate continued learning.

Essential

• Experience of assessing patient conditions, triaging services and providing appropriate clinical interventions.
• Experience of working effectively within a MDT.

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