Senior Primary Care Nurse - HMP Lincoln

The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to patients in HMP Lincoln in accordance with local and national policies.

The post holder will undertake various duties within HMP Lincoln including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening patients in reception and on the wings, triaging patients and holding nurse led clinics.

The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff through their own behaviour and attitude at all times.

The post holder will oversee the provision of day to day healthcare services in the absence of the clinical lead.

The post holder will participate in audits, research and project work as requested.

The post holder will be responsible for supervising and supporting junior staff / students and support their development and education.

The post holder will develop and support the concept of change, contributing ideas whilst demonstrating an awareness of prison issues

Our mission, making a difference for you, with you was chosen by our staff and stakeholders. It means in everything we do and through every service we provide, we want to make a positive difference in people's lives - for those we care for, those we work with and those who work with us. Everyone is part of our team.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Working for your organisation

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Nursing

Essential: - NMC registration as an RGN

Desirable: - Prison experience

Security Vetting

Essential: - The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

Nursing

Desirable: - Prison experience; - Acute care module; - Non medical prescriber