Job Description

To provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to prisoners with physical health needs within the Secure Environments Business Unit. In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multi-disciplinary team within the prison setting.



Please note the welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.



We aim to be flexible in matching your availability with our work patterns and the needs of the service and therefore we are also able to offer part time and flexible working options.



The role of the Registered Nurse is to undertake health assessments, administer medication and treatments, perform diagnostic tests as appropriate and to provide and evaluate a range of health interventions to meet prisoner health and social care needs.



The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the service to provide responsive, evidence based interventions working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams.



Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide primary care within the prison preventing transfer to outside hospital where possible. The post holder should also have a keen interest in developing knowledge and skills across the integrated services.



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



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.



We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.



Our Mission



Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities



Our Vision



Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.



Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for more information regarding this role