SMS Registered Nurse - HMP Forest Bank

• To work in close collaboration with the ISMS Manager/Substance Misuse NMP and Pharmacist regarding the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines
• To develop and maintain good working arrangements with the PSI ISMS team, appropriate prison, community, and criminal justice services relevant to all new referrals / arrivals in support of integrated care services for substance misusers which meet the Clinical Recovery Continuity of Care Guidance.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends, evenings, nights, on a 7-day a week rota.
• To undertake any other duties relevant to the ISMS Nurses role.
• To be responsible for the induction, and training of junior staff & health care assistants to maintain high standards of care.
• To participate in regular supervision, peer review and the appraisal scheme using reflective practice.
• To participate in audits, research, and service developments to ensure the best evidence-based services are available for drug users serving custodial sentences & to initiate change if required.
• To demonstrate a continuous process of obtaining educational, clinical and research skills by taking part in relevant training provided by the Prison and relevant external training/educational organisations.
• To be committed to and promote service user and carer involvement in the delivery and development of services to meet their treatment needs

• Access to NHS Pension
• Time for you day (additional day off)
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Essential

• Registered General Nurse

Desirable

• Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training

Essential

• Knowledge of current healthcare issues. Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda.
• Working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team.
• Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring.
• Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
• Understanding and application of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
• Experience of health needs assessment/Triage.
• Working to Patient Group Directives.
• Experience in working in general practice.
• Management / Minor Injuries
• Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training.