Job summaryTo 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.There is also opportunity to access a relocation package of up to £8,000We 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.Main duties of the jobThe 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.About usBE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCAREJoin our teamWe'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 PensionAnnual leave on your BirthdayWelcome payment for some postsRefer a friend schemeTraining and Development opportunitiesFlexible WorkingAccess to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmesUp to 33 days annual leaveSpectrum 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 MissionHolistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communitiesOur VisionQuality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesWe have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.Person SpecificationEducation and TrainingEssentialRegistered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental HealthDesirableMentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ trainingKnowledge and ExperienceEssentialKnowledge of current healthcare issues.Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agendaWorking within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoringWorked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patientsUnderstanding and application of confidentialityDesirableExperience of working within a Health & Justice environment.Experience of health needs assessment/TriageWorking to Patient Group DirectivesExperience in working in general practiceManagement / Minor InjuriesExperience of using SystemOne or willing to undertake trainingSkills and AbilitiesEssentialExcellent communication skillsAble to work autonomous and part of a teamAbility to prioritise and organise own workload and that of other staffAbility to work in a challenging and diverse environmentKeyboard skills - computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAble to maintain contemporaneous clinical records following clinical activities.DesirableExtended scope of practice e.g. wound closure/ cannulation/ managing minor illness and injuryManagement of Long-Term ConditionsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSpectrum Community Health CICAddressHMP StyalStyal RoadWilmslowSK9 4HREmployer's websitehttps://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)