Job Description

Working under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse, the post holder will compliment and form a key part of the Multi-Disciplinary healthcare services, providing high standards of individualised, non-judgemental care for patients and supporting the operational requirements of delivering Prison Healthcare across Primary care, Mental Health and Substance misuse services to support the delivery of holistic care packages within our integrated services.The post holder will undertake delegated duties covering the patient journey from reception of prisoners into prison through to their discharge through the gate. This includes reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, appropriate clinical duties, undertakingclinics such as Phlebotomy clinics, ECG Clinics and NHS health checks, sexual health and health promotion to improve mental, physical and social needs.The post holderwill also be expected to work as part of the emergency response team as required.The post holder will have the skills to support patients showing low level mental ill health and withdrawal from illicit substances by providing support in accordance with agreed care plans.The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation.
Main duties of the job
Patient careo The post holder will support, implement and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitionero Develop appropriate and professional relationships with service users, which will promote effective communications and recoveryo Ensure consent is obtained at every interventiono Promote patient engagement and personal responsibility to manage theirhealth providing the necessary support to do soo To support the development of appropriate care plans and contribute to the review and evaluationo To carry response radio and respond to emergencies with qualified nurseundertaking relevant interventions as directedo Deliver 1:1 intervention as agreed within care packageo Support patients presenting to the service in crisis ensuring appropriate onward referrals and flag immediate riskso To have a good understanding of System1 and complete electronicdocumentation using the agreed read codes where appropriateo To record, use and store information in accordance with Caldicott and GDPR
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
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!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

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.
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.
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
Details
Date posted
25 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,625 to 25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
847-RM-25-V624
Job locations
HMP Styal
Styal Road
Wilmslow
SK9 4HR
Job description
Job responsibilities
See above description and any questions please feel free to contact :
Paula Fowler on paula.fowler@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk
OR
Helen Vanek on helen.vanek@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk Job description
Job responsibilities
See above description and any questions please feel free to contact :
Paula Fowler on paula.fowler@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk
OR
Helen Vanek on helen.vanek@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk
Person Specification
Education
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent clinical experience
• OR NHS Care Certificate or relevant clinical experience.
• OR Student studying final year of the Registered Nursing Degree.

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of nursing standards gained through qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of nursing practice and clinical procedures.
• Understanding and application of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting
• Experience of work in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Experience in responding to emergency situations
• Experience in using SystmOne

Skills
Essential

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, maintaining effective working relationships and mitigating conflict.
• The ability to complete tasks under delegated responsibility and ability to escalate concerns to senior clinical staff as appropriate
• Promote and support patients to manage own mental and physical needs
• Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities.
• Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Good patient assessment skills - knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of effects on individualsmental and physical disorders and its
• Extended scope of practice e.g., Phlebotomy, ECG etc
• Experience in simple wound care management
• Experience in monitoring and support with the management of long-term conditions

Person Specification
Education
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent clinical experience
• OR NHS Care Certificate or relevant clinical experience.
• OR Student studying final year of the Registered Nursing Degree.

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of nursing standards gained through qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of nursing practice and clinical procedures.
• Understanding and application of confidentiality

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting
• Experience of work in a multidisciplinary team setting
• Experience in responding to emergency situations
• Experience in using SystmOne

Skills
Essential

• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team, maintaining effective working relationships and mitigating conflict.
• The ability to complete tasks under delegated responsibility and ability to escalate concerns to senior clinical staff as appropriate
• Promote and support patients to manage own mental and physical needs
• Able to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities.
• Keyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Good patient assessment skills - knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of effects on individualsmental and physical disorders and its
• Extended scope of practice e.g., Phlebotomy, ECG etc
• Experience in simple wound care management
• Experience in monitoring and support with the management of long-term conditions