Care UK
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Redditch, Worcestershire
Primary Care Nurse (Nights) - HMP Hewell
Overview
Job Description
I treat more than just symptoms Are you collaborative, caring and compassionate? Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be. As a healthcare provider, we recognise the fact that prisoners are a socially excluded group with complex healthcare needs that can often be associated with poor outcomes. We believe in putting the patient first, regardless of the environment or their history. Want to know more about HMP Hewell? This prison covers two sites - a closed category B male remand and a category D male open prison, with an operational capacity of 1,104. In the main closed site, there are 6 main house block residential units. There is a 20 bed inpatient unit covered 24hrs a day, with 24 hour nursing cover. The prison is operated by Her Majesty's Prison Service. Interested in clinical development? We could give you the opportunity to develop in to a specialist role of your interest and benefit to the service i.e. ANP, BBV, sexual health, plastering, ILS/ALS (intermediate life support and advanced life support), health promotion, phlebotomy, vaccinations, suturing, wound care, RCGP, and long term condition courses. In return for your hard work you will... Receive an annual salary of up to 36,000 depending on experience. You'll also get a number of benefits including a company contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays plus CPD and re-validation support. Other benefits include cycle to work scheme plus training and clinical development opportunities. Onsite benefits at HMP Hewell include access to an onsite gym, free parking and subsidised cafe/restaurant. What do we need from you so you can do the job? You will be a qualified Registered Nurse (Adult) with a real passion for developing your clinical skills in an environment that is ever changing. You'll have a flexible approach working within a team that encourage new ideas and opinions on how to improve the service. If you are self-motivated and able to work autonomously as well as showing plenty of initiative when it comes to handling a wide range of situations, then this could be the right role for you! Next steps If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by Amelia Smith, the Internal Recruiter for this role. Amelia will submit your CV to the hiring manager and will arrange an interview for you to attend at HMP Hewell if the hiring manager feels that you are suitable for the job. More information This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. We also welcome part-time and bank applications. Please note that offers of employment are subject to Care UK Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting. The role will involve holding the night response radio and for the in patient unit. There can be flexibility with the working pattern depending on candidate needs (i.e 3 nights on, 4 nights off/week on week off) Employment Type: FULL_TIME