Job Description

HM Prison Littlehey



Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides the contract to provide integrated health care services to HMP Littlehey. We are currently looking to recruit an innovative band 5 nurse to work within our existing team.



The primary focus of this post will be to deliver the highest standard of care required to meet the diverse and complex healthcare needs of an adult male population.



We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly team player who is, passionate about all aspects of Nursing, and who has exceptional clinical skills. The post holder will lead by example, demonstrating consistent exemplary standards of care and professionalism, is innovative and keen to drive nursing forward.



HMP Littlehey is a large Category C prison located in the picturesque village of Perry near to Grafham Water near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire with free parking, staff restaurant and an onsite gymnasium.



Healthcare services are delivered from two modern well equipped healthcare centres by a multi-disciplinary team who have, in the past, won the prestigious WHO European Best Practice in Prisons Award and NHFT Team of the Year in 2018.



If you are looking for a role that is as professionally challenging as it is rewarding then we would love to hear from you...



We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training so why not drop us a line and come and have a look around



Our core strategy is to be an employer of choice , a great place to work and be known for a diverse and inclusive culture whose staff feel valued .



NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.



NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.



As a health and wellbeing organisation here at team NHFT we are dedicated to continually innovate and strive to make a difference to our community and those working for our Trust.



Always set an example to staff through their own behavior and attitude e



Work with the oversight of a band 6 nurse to oversee the provision of day-to- day healthcare services as required.



Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and standards and work within the guidelines of the NMC code of conduct always.



Organize your own workload and manage time effectively.



Attend multi - agency and multi- disciplinary meeting, both internally and externally, representing Healthcare and NHFT in a professional manner



Autonomously assess and manage resident's care in a nurse led prison healthcare environment



Appropriately use the NEWS 2 assessment tool



Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained.



Administer medications in accordance with NHFT and locally agreed policies and guidance



Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings. Utilize a wide range of communication skills, always treating residents with respect and empathy.

For further details / to arrange an informal visits contact:

Name:

- Helen Burr

Email address:

- Helen.Burr@nhft.nhs.uk

Telephone number:

- 01480 333231



For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the 'About You' Section of the document