Prison Nurse – RGN or RMN

• Assist in the promotion, monitoring and development of evidence based primary health care services, and monitor the work of others providing services to the population.
• Provide an emergency first line response service in emergency situations daily within the prison environment.
• Maintain clinical credibility in order to remain updated and influence the practice of others.
• Attend meetings associated with your area of responsibility and in the absence of or at the request of the HCC Manager.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop professionally and contribute to the delivery of the NSFs to the practice population.
• Promote and support multidisciplinary and interagency working throughout the delivery of healthcare, understanding the contribution of others in the wider prison system.
• Assist the primary care Manager in the development, implementation, of policies and standards and procedures.
• Administer medications as prescribed according to NMC guidelines.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Clinical Governance and quality assurance.
• Support the continuous personal development and training of all healthcare staff.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Initiate and participate in research and clinical audit ensure compliance with prison healthcare and NSF standards.

You will have:

• UK Registered Nurse NMC PIN
• Prison clearance and recent experience working within a prison setting
• Diploma level or equivalent
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development