Job Description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Learning Disability Nurse to join our Unscheduled Care team at HMP Garth



HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.



We are looking for someone with experience in learning disabilities and is able to work in a challenging environment.,

You will mainly be based in the Healthcare Department however wing work will also be required as and when.

HMP Garth Offers:

Onsite parking Access to onsite gym Careers and development opportunities

Hours:

Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week 8am - 4pm

Salary

This position is permanent and you will receive an annual salary up to 43,609 - 49,175 per annum depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team


Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Learning Disabilities Nurse you will respond as directed by the Mental Health Team Manager in the day to day operational functioning of the Mental Health team.
You will have responsibility for a caseload and be accountable for all aspects of delivering a nursing service for adults with learning disabilities/ challenging behaviour, within the criminal justice setting You will be working with adults whose behaviours have resulted in their offending and coming into contact with the criminal justice system You will be working with the multi-disciplinary team to undertake person centred specialist behavioural assessments, planning and co-ordination of positive non aversive behavioural approaches to service users

If you are interested in

career development,

we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both

internal and external options

for development and learning.

It doesn't stop there

... we also offer:


Discounts on shopping and leisure activities Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

What we'll look for in you

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.



Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:


we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated we act with integrity we embrace diversity we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

Current NMC registration - Learning Disability Nurse Working with patients, face to face, who have complex mental health conditions Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse
Sound clinical knowledge and assessment skills including risk assessment

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.



Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.



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