Registered General Nurse (RGN) - Part Time 25 hours per week

Job Introduction

Sodexo Justice Services has been operating in the United Kingdom since 1993. We operate five prisons and six CRCs in the UK.

We  have a reputation for operating excellent, ethical, innovative and rehabilitative services. Our vision is to become a strategic partner of our clients by designing, managing and delivering quality of life services which make a meaningful difference to offenders by changing lives for the better.

Awarded a bronze accreditation by Investors in People, HMP Forest Bank is one of the largest prisons in the UK and demonstrates custodial excellence in many areas with an emphasis on risk assessment, addressing comprehensive needs and forming strong links with the community outside which all contribute to reducing reoffending.

Working within a primary healthcare team, you'll deliver a comprehensive range needs based health care services to adult and young offenders residing within HM Prison Forest Bank.

Services will achieve equivalence with health care services provided in primary care by the NHS.

Role Responsibility

• Assist in the promotion, monitoring and development of evidence based primary health care services, and monitor the work of others providing services to the population.
• Maintain clinical credibility in order to remain updated and influence the practice of others.
• Attend meetings associated with your area of responsibility and in the absence of or at the request of the HCC Manager.
• Demonstrate a willingness to develop professionally and contribute to the delivery of the NSFs to the practice population.
• Promote and support multidisciplinary and interagency working throughout the delivery of healthcare, understanding the contribution of others in the wider prison system.
• Assist the primary care Manager in the development, implementation, of policies and standards and procedures.
• Administer medications as prescribed according to NMC guidelines.
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Clinical Governance and quality assurance.
• Support the continuous personal development and training of all healthcare staff.
• Participate in clinical supervision.
• Initiate and participate

The Ideal Candidate

Current NMC registration

• Proven post-registration experience in acute medicine / emergency dept
• Evidence of professional development
• Non-judgemental approach towards all individuals
• Evidence of good communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to prioritise and meet goals with tight deadlines
• Flexibility to work shift patterns on a 24-hour rotational basis in response to the needs of the prison

      Desirable

• Previous prison experience

Package Description

£23,178.48 + benefits including personal and professional development opportunities, support with NMC fees, free meals, free parking, subsidised gym membership, group discount schemes, pension.

About the Company

Sodexo UK & Ireland employs around 36,000 people and delivers On-site Service Solutions to clients at over 2,300 locations including offices, hospitals, schools, defence sites, prisons, sporting events and visitor attractions.  Sodexo is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland)