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Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

HMP Forest Bank are recruiting for  a Registered General Nurse (RGN).

You will work within a primary healthcare team, to deliver a comprehensive range needs based health care services to adult and young offenders residing within HM Prison Forest Bank.

Sodexo Justice aims to change lives for the better by reducing reoffending and improving the quality of life for those under our supervision and in our care. We deliver safe, effective and innovative custodial and community rehabilitation services that challenge offending behaviour, protect the public and offer individuals the opportunity to change their lives for the better. We deliver the total operation of five prisons within the UK and own six Community Rehabilitation Companies in partnership with crime reduction charity Nacro.

HMP Forest Bank serves the courts of Greater Manchester and maintains strong links to the local community with a focus on resettlement. We aim to deliver quality of life services and support people to change their lives for the better.

Opportunities for learning and developing work-ready skills are on offer for all who come in to custody, but our commitment to reducing reoffending in local communities does not end at the prison gate. We support people released from custody through innovative partnerships in substance misuse services in Bury and Oldham, working with people to maintain recovery and lead law-abiding lives.

As well as the 16 residential units on site, there is a healthcare centre, gym, library, workshop complex, visits hall, chaplaincy and kitchen. The prison’s capacity stands at 1,460, holding adult men both on remand or sentenced and young prisoners between the ages of 18-21 years.

For more information on working in Justice within Sodexo please see Careers in Justice

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.
  • Provide an emergency first line response service in emergency situations daily within the prison environment.
  • 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 in research and clinical audit ensure compliance with prison healthcare and NSF standards

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

  • Current NMC registration
  • At least 1 year post – registration experience in acute medicine / emergency dept
  • Evidence of professional development
  • Non-judgemental approach towards all individuals
  • Flexibility to work shift patterns on a 24-hour rotational basis in response to the needs of the prison including nights/weekends/bank holidays
  • Evidence of good communication skills
  • Proven ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Ability to prioritise and meet goals with tight deadlines

Desirable

  • Previous prison experience

Package Description

37.5 hours per week - Shift Patterns, Days, nights, Weekends, Bank Holidays

£32,059.95 per annum

Excellent benefits including support with NMC fees, free meals, free parking, subsidised gym membership, group discount schemes, pension and 28 days holiday.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 3 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC

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