Registered Nurse - HMP Haverigg +£1500 recruitment retention payment

Spectrum; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Nurse for HMP Haverigg. This role involves supporting a multi-disciplinary team, conducting clinical assessments, and addressing the healthcare needs of patients in custody. Candidates should be registered nurses with experience in healthcare settings. The organization values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, offering opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for skill enhancement

Inclusive employer

Positive impact on communities

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with relevant qualifications.
• Experience in healthcare settings is preferred.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support the multi-disciplinary team in various screenings.
• Conduct nurse-led clinics for health checks and vaccinations.
• Assess and triage new and acutely unwell patients.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Medication management

Patient triage

Emergency response

Wound assessment

Job description

Role Overview

Do you want to be a part of a dynamic community here at HMP Haverigg? Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge, we’ve got a role for you!

Working in HMP Haverigg presents unique challenges and opportunities for healthcare professionals due to the poor health of the patients who find themselves in custody.

We are recruiting for the position of a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

As a Registered Nurse, your role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities such as:

• Supporting multi-disciplinary team – such as:
  • Diabetic retinopathy screening
  • AAA screening
  • Ultrasounds and X‑Rays
  • Medication rounds and dispensing
  • Emergency response situations
  • Patient assessments
• Nurse‑led clinics – such as:
  • NHS Health Checks
  • Immunisations and Vaccinations
  • NHS Bowel Screening
  • Phlebotomy clinics
  • Wound and Tissue Viability assessments
• Assessing new patients who have just arrived at the establishment for the first time.
• Complete clinical assessments.
• Triaging the acutely unwell patients.

About the Centre

The Health and Justice division of Spectrum Community Health plays a crucial role in positively impacting the lives of individuals within secure environments, sexual health services and short‑term holding facilities.

What we offer

We offer an array of opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience.

We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.

Our Commitment to Equality

We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.

Contact

For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Sarah McCartney
Job title: Head of Healthcare
Email address: [e-mail]
Telephone number: 01229713094