Criminal Justice Jobs
Are you a probation officer, youth offending officer, substance misuse worker or nurse interested in criminal justice jobs? If so, you’ve landed in just the right place.
Why? Because criminal justice employers such as the NPS, HMPPS, the NHS and connected voluntary organisations trust us. They lean on us to find just the right candidates for all their criminal justice jobs.
This means we’ll only ever recommend jobs within the secure estate, probation, youth offending and the community that are a direct match to you.
We place professionals into criminal justice settings so that they can use their skills to help offenders have a healthier and more positive future.
At Sanctuary Criminal Justice we’ll never be short of new CJS jobs to satisfy your career ambitions!
Find your next criminal justice job with Sanctuary and apply today!
Our latest Criminal Justice Jobs
Prison Primary Care Nurse
Shaftesbury
£30 - 40 per hour
Locum Prison Nurse (RGN) role available! Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is looking for an experienced and dedicated Prison Cleared Primary Care Nurse (RGN) to take on an exciting position based in HMP Guys Marsh, Shaftesbury. Pay Rate: £30 - £40 per hour (assignment rate) Contract: Locum & Ongoing Contract Hours: Full-time Benefits of working with Sanctuary Personnel: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious prison nursing roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Nurse and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Nurses you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Prison Nurse provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Benefits of working in a prison: Adding additional experience and variety to your nursing CV which will increase your application journey when applying for future roles Gaining prison clearance (if you don't already) which will make you more of an attractive proposition to future prison employers The ability to work shifts around hours that suit your lifestyle as shifts are readily available across sociable and unsociable hours Prison experience can often lead to rapid career progression especially within education, research and management Stringent training and regulations making it a safe place to work for healthcare professionals Requirements of the Prison Primary Care Nurse: Must be registered on the NMC and must have a relevant qualification in nursing Prison clearance and experience is essential Contact: This Prison Primary Care Nurse job is advertised by Mo Sofique; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Prison Nurse role as we need to meet our clients requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into you work placement.
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Prison Cleared Substan...
Manchester
£37 - 42 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel - Prison Cleared Substance Misuse Nurse Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has a locum Prison Cleared Substance Misuse Nurse role available. Location: HMP Manchester Shift Pattern: Full-time/Part-time/Monday-Friday (9AM - 5PM) Type of Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hourly Rate: £37 - £42 per hour (assignment rate) Weekdays - £37 Per Hour Saturday/Nights - £40.00 Per Hour Sunday/BH - £42.00 Per Hour Benefits of working with us: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Substance Misuse Nursing roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Substance Misuse Nurse and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Nurses you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Substance Misuse Nurse provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Requirements of the Prison Cleared Substance Misuse Nurse: Relevant nursing qualification and an active NMC Registration Recent nursing experience within Substance Misuse, Substance Abuse, Addiction, Drug and Alcohol, Needle Exchange, or Recovery CTC prison clearance is essential Contact: This Prison Cleared Substance Misuse Nurse job is advertised by Mo Sofique; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Substance Misuse Nurses who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Substance Misuse Nurse role as we need to meet our clients requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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NHS Prison Primary Nurse
Shaftesbury
£30.12 - 30.12 per hour
Locum Band 6 Prison Primary Nurse role available in Shaftesbury! Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is looking for an experienced and dedicated Band 6 Prison Cleared Primary Nurse to take on an exciting position based in Shaftesbury. Pay Rate: £30.12 per hour (assignment rate) Contract: Locum & 3-month contract Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week Benefits of working with Sanctuary Personnel: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious prison nursing roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Nurse and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Nurses you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Prison Nurse provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Benefits of working in a prison: Adding additional experience and variety to your nursing CV which will increase your application journey when applying for future roles Gaining prison clearance (if you don't already) which will make you more of an attractive proposition to future prison employers The ability to work shifts around hours that suit your lifestyle as shifts are readily available across sociable and unsociable hours Prison experience can often lead to rapid career progression especially within education, research and management Stringent training and regulations making it a safe place to work for healthcare professionals Duties: Deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison Acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks Support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate Participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, to ensure junior staff receive appropriate supervision, training and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice Ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required Deputise for the Team manager as required Work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment Work in accordance with policies and guidelines Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying Requirements of the Prison Primary Nurse: Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills Demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act Be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting Professional Qualification. (Registered General Nurse) (Essential) Post Graduate Qualification or equivalent experience Minimum of two years’ experience at Band 5 Experience of working within secure & prison settings (desirable but not essential) Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations Experience of setting, monitoring and evaluating standards of care Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management and new ways of working Ability to work effectively and autonomously Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and to plan ahead Knowledge of current National Prison Health Quality & Performance Indicators Good analytical and judgement skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour Use approved breakaway techniques Standard IT skills Contact: This Prison Primary Nurse job is advertised by Jack Dobrucki; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Registered Nurses who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this Prison Nurse role as we need to meet our clients requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into you work placement.
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NHS Prison Staff Nurse...
Shaftesbury
£25 per hour
Looking to take your nursing career to new heights? Look no further than Sanctuary Personnel, an esteemed and award-winning recruitment agency. With a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we are dedicated to connecting with talented healthcare professionals like you. We have an exciting locum opportunity for a Band 5 Prison Staff Nurse with UK experience to join our team. Location: Shaftesbury Banding/Grade: Band 5 Pay rate (Assignment rate): £25 per hour Contract Length: 3-Months Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week At Sanctuary Personnel, we value your skills and expertise. As a trusted agency, we offer numerous benefits to enhance your career journey: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious Nursing roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Nurse and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Nurses you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Nurse provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Duties: Deliver high quality clinical care within the Integrated Healthcare Service for the prison Acute & primary care, long term conditions management, enhanced assessment and diagnostic intervention services and health promotion activities and be in line with the NHS Plan, public health indicators and National Service Frameworks Support the development of evidence-based practice in the specialist field and to promote research as appropriate Participate in managerial and professional clinical supervision programme, training, and annual appraisal and to ensure that it becomes an integral part of team practice Ensure the implementation of effective and appropriate patient centred care planning tools, long-term condition registers and consistent delivery throughout all the prisons within the service Work collaboratively with the Clinical Lead, GPs, and other clinicians to meet and review service needs as required Be part of skilled multidisciplinary teams comprising all healthcare staff, including strategic partners, and prison managing a single referral pathway Undertake training to maximise uptake of screening, health promotion and prevention activity, including vaccinations Ensure a named care co-ordinator is allocated for every patient with complex needs who will ensure a proactive, evidence-based approach to clinical interventions, health promotion/prevention activity, and management of acute and long-term conditions using our stepped care approach Ensure that a single, integrated, care plans developed, and the individualised care is regularly reviewed Ensure that a comprehensive risk assessments and care plans are regularly reviewed in a needs-led review cycle Ensure a care coordination criteria and MDT meetings for patients with complex needs will be tailored to the needs of the establishment Ensure that they undertake all training in evidence-based CBT approaches, to enhance consistency and quality of care delivery Support patients to manage their health at every stage, from oral health to long term conditions Ensure that health promotion embedded into every aspect of the service Liaise with other senior personnel to share expertise, promote ideas and to ensure the service is working collaboratively with the other Directorates as required Work positively and effectively in a difficult and often hostile environment Work in accordance with policies and guidelines Promote equality of opportunity and provide an environment in which the dignity of individuals is respected and free from workplace harassment and bullying Requirements for the Primary Care Staff Nurse role: Degree or equivalent in Nursing with active NMC Registration Prison clearance Exercise a high degree of personal and professional autonomy and have the ability to plan and reach complex and critical judgments and have decision making skills Demonstrate and provide robust expert clinical skills with a sound understanding of evidence-based nursing practice to provide a pro-active approach to ensure quality and outcome driven practice on a day-to-day basis Be aware of environmental hazards in the working area; ensure staffs are aware of relevant health & safety policies deriving from the Health & Safety at Work Act Be familiar with Prison Standards, Standing Orders, Circular instructions, Notices to Staff, Health and Safety and all other relevant material to function as an informed practitioner within a prison setting Experience of working within secure & prison settings Working knowledge of current issues/agendas facing prison/offender healthcare Experience of multi-professional collaboration including working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations Experience of setting, monitoring, and evaluating standards of care Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, presenting ideas with clarity in a persuasive and influential style Ability to demonstrate an understanding of change management and new ways of working Ability to work effectively and autonomously Ability to lead and empower people to make decisions and to plan ahead Knowledge of current National Prison Health Quality & Performance Indicators Good analytical and judgement skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to manage complex & challenging behaviour Use approved breakaway techniques Standard IT skills Join us in making a difference in the healthcare sector. This Primary Care Staff Nurse position is advertised by Jack Dobrucki. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Registered General Nurses who meet the specified requirements. While we regretfully can only respond to candidates who fulfill these criteria, we encourage you to explore our open roles that may be better suited to your skills and aspirations. At Sanctuary Personnel, we believe in inclusivity and diversity. If you have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please inform us at the earliest opportunity. We are committed to providing the necessary support throughout your journey with us.
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Prison Pharm Technician
Banstead
£23 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews is looking for a Prison Cleared/Experienced Pharmacy Technician to work full-time based at HMP Highdown, Banstead. Rates (Assignment rate): £23 Per hour Contract: Locum ongoing contract Benefits of working with us: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious pharmacy technician roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Technician and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many friends you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Pharmacy Technician provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Benefits of working in a prison: Adding additional experience and variety to your pharmacy CV which will increase your application journey when applying for future roles Gaining prison clearance (if you don't already) which will make you more of an attractive proposition to future prison employers The ability to work shifts around hours that suit your lifestyle as shifts are readily available across sociable and unsociable hours Prison experience can often lead to rapid career progression especially within education, research and management Stringent training and regulations making it a safe place to work for healthcare professionals Requirements of the Prison/HMP Pharmacy Technician: Must be registered on the GPHC/must have a relevant qualification in pharmacy Prison clearance and experience is essential Contact: This Prison/HMP Pharmacy Technician job is advertised by Jack Dobrucki; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. We welcome applications from Pharmacy Technicians who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this role as we need to meet our clients requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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Prison Registered Ment...
Lichfield
£33 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel –Prison Registered Mental Health Nurse Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews has a locum Prison RMN role available in Lichfield. Location: HMP/YOI Swinfen Hall Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours – Monday to Friday – 08:30am – 16:30pm Type of Contract: Locum, 3-Months/Ongoing Hourly Rate: £33 per hour (assignment rate) Benefits of working with us: Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance Made Easy: Enjoy peace of mind with our free DBS and compliance service, which includes paid-for mandatory e-learning and practical training modules tailored to your needs. Exclusive Opportunities: Unlock access to prestigious prison nursing roles that you won't find elsewhere. From collaborating with NHSBT to supporting vital projects at The Home Office and Vaccination Centres or relocating candidates to Australia, The Falkland Islands and many other destinations, our network opens doors to diverse and impactful assignments in the UK and globally. Expert Guidance and Support: Benefit from personalised clinical governance and revalidation support from our in-house qualified health professional with over 15 years of experience. We're here to ensure you're always on top of your game. Rewarding Referral Program: Spread the word and reap the rewards! Refer a Prison Nurse and receive a generous £250 bonus once they've completed just 100 hours of work. The best part? There's no limit to how many Nurses you can refer. Professional Development: Working as a locum Prison Nurse provides opportunities for continuous professional development. You may encounter new challenges, technologies, and best practices in different settings, which can enhance your clinical skills and knowledge. Benefits of working in a prison: Adding additional experience and variety to your Nursing CV which will increase your application journey when applying for future roles Gaining prison clearance (if you don't already) which will make you more of an attractive proposition to future prison employers The ability to work shifts around hours that suit your lifestyle as shifts are readily available across sociable and unsociable hours Prison experience can often lead to rapid career progression especially within education, research and management Stringent training and regulations making it a safe place to work for healthcare professionals Requirements of the Prison RMN/Nurse: Relevant nursing qualification and an active NMC Registration (Mental Health) Must have Prison Clearance and experience working within a prison Contact: This Prison RMN/Nurse job is advertised by Mo Sofique; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.We welcome applications from Prison Nurses who meet the above requirements. Regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet these requirements for this role as we need to meet our clients requirements, but please feel free to browse our open roles that may be more suitable for you. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
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Blogs in Criminal Justice
Placing wellbeing at the centre of candidate care
As a recruitment agency, we never lose sight of one of our core values, which is to place people first. We may be a recruiter but we’re also a compassionate and dutiful employer. We understand that caring for vulnerable people is not without its pressures and its impact on staff wellbeing. That’s why, in 2016, we took the decision to appoint Clinical Safeguarding Lead, Junaid Dowool. As a highly-skilled Clinical Senior Manager and Forensic Mental Health Nurse, Junaid has created a clinical governance pathway that we’re exceptionally proud of. One that supports our candidate community in navigating challenging work and personal issues so that they are safe to practise. We thought we’d catch up with Junaid to find out more about his role and why it’s so important. Junaid, could you summarise the service that you offer?“My role is to make sure that the professionals we place deliver excellent care to patients and clients. This is not just part of our clinical governance commitment as a framework provider and health and social care employer, we provide this level of support and guidance because we care. “Our support ranges from listening to someone who has had a really tough day at work to providing clinical support to those who’ve experienced a trauma or death in service. Our focus is on making sure that these things do not impact an individual’s practice and that they can access the right support at the right time. We do not only value our workforce CPD (Continuous Professional Development) but also their wellbeing in doing their role effective and safely.”Could you walk us through the clinical support provided?“Our support to candidates starts at their clinical interview before being placed. Either myself or another clinician assesses whether a person is right for a role and that there are no clinical reasons why they should not take the position. “Once in post, we’ll follow up with the candidate at either the six or nine-month mark (depending on the framework they are appointed through) where a clinical appraisal (a performance development review) is undertaken. This is not just a tick-box exercise. We make the time to fully understand how the person is feeling within their role - professionally, mentally and physically - and explore their future objectives in their ongoing development. For example, we may chat about their career goals and where they want to be in three to five years, which can prompt a move into a new post if they’re ready. “We also deliver informal and formal supervision to support staff wellbeing, which can be extended to become more regular if a candidate is struggling with their mental health or needs help processing and recovering from a traumatic event. “We do not just signpost candidates to services. We deliver most of the mental health and wellbeing support ourselves. We put clinical personalised care plans in place that cover a wide range of therapies tailored to the individual’s needs. Our aim is to help the person get to a place where they are happy and safe to practise.” How do you make candidates feel valued?“Our involvement is not all about supporting candidates through challenging times. It’s about helping them to grow in confidence and develop their careers. “We even go as far as to support nurses and other health and social care professionals through the revalidation process, which can be quite a relief. “Recognising when a candidate has gone above and beyond or had an excellent performance review is also something that’s important. It’s not unusual for us to send chocolates or flowers to say congratulations. Likewise, I’ll also put candidates forward for certain training if I think that it will benefit them and their practice. We promote a reflective and learning approach to review incidents.”What support do you offer Sanctuary’s recruitment consultants?“One of the first things I do when a new recruitment consultant joins Sanctuary is to train them on what it’s like in the day of a working life as a nurse, social worker and so forth. I explain what it feels like to have that amount of clinical responsibility and what a typical day looks like. “This helps them to understand why candidates may sometimes feel frustrated and to always approach matters with compassion, which makes them even better at their job. At Christmas time, for example, I ask consultants to let me know if anyone they know could benefit from support, and I reach out to them. “Of course, wellbeing support is extended to all of Sanctuary’s staff. After all, it’s important that we take good care of ourselves and exercise the same levels of care to one another that we do to our health and social care community.” How do you manage complaints?“Thankfully, complaints do not happen very often, but when they do, we have a clear process in place for handling them. “As the Clinical Safeguarding Lead, my role is to seek to understand and not to judge as I am there to reduce clinical risk and look after the wellbeing of the candidate. A client may, for example, call Sanctuary to complain about a member of staff being late to work several times. The first thing I do is speak to the person concerned and explore whether anything is going on within their life, either at work or home, that could make them late. If there is, we talk through the challenges they are experiencing and possible solutions, and then I report back to the client. We also explore the clinical risks associated with such concerns and the impact on the service. “In this situation, the candidate feels supported and understood and the client is reassured that Sanctuary is resolving the problem. “If a situation with a candidate is considered a serious incident, we have a specific procedure we follow that’s in line with framework and professional body guidance. Again, we’ll always approach a situation without personal judgment. “If there are clinical concerns about a particular candidate, which is rare, we’ll never just move them on to a new position in another setting. Part of our clinical responsibility is ensuring we are accountable for the people we place. We place emphasis on patients'/service users' safety and the continuity of safe care.”
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VR app helps nursing staff experience prison working
Nurses considering a career in HM Prison Service can now get a feel for what it’s like to work in a custodial setting thanks to a new immersive virtual reality (VR) app. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work as a prison nurse? It’s obviously challenging, but is it dangerous? And how different are prison nursing jobs from those in hospital or community settings? Well, now you can get a taste of the experience of working in a prison clinic without actually being there. A new virtual reality app takes you on an immersive journey into a prison environment, as well as providing insights into the benefits and challenges of a prison nursing role through interviews with a mental health nurse, a healthcare officer and a GP. Developed by the Health Education England (HEE) national nursing and midwifery directorate, in partnership with NHS England’s National Health and Justice team, the app also features five real-life scenarios based on interactions between patients and practitioners, with accompanying e-learning modules. Helping overcome barriers to prison nurse recruitment Understandably, many nurses have reservations about applying for jobs in prison nursing. However, it can be an interesting and rewarding career choice, with plenty of day-to-day variety. Generally, the prison population has higher rates of physical and mental health issues than you would find in wider society. Therefore, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to use a wide range of skills and to really make a difference to people’s lives by delivering compassionate care to patients from diverse cultural and social backgrounds. “Immersive learning experiences can play a significant role in helping people considering a placement setting or career change to make an informed decision to what their new role might look like,” said Patricia Howe, HEE’s Simulation and Immersive Technologies Programme Manager. “We hope that nurses who are interested in a career in a prison healthcare setting find this a useful tool in making their decision.” Prison nursing jobs – an overview Prison nurses are employed either directly by the NHS or a private healthcare provider delivering services on behalf of the NHS. You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team, including GPs, pharmacy teams, support workers, dentists, podiatrists, physiotherapists, paramedics, psychological professionals, psychiatrists and prison staff. Prison nursing jobs don’t require any specialist qualifications. You just need to have a current NMC registration. Induction and training will be provided to enable you to adapt to the unique environment of a custodial setting. Career development routes include opportunities in management, education and research. More information about prison nursing roles is available on the NHS careers website. The Nursing in Adult Prison Healthcare Settings VR360 app can be downloaded or viewed via a web browser from the HEE e-learning for healthcare hub.
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How well do you know the job application process?
When you’re in the middle of it, the job application process can seem a little overwhelming and there are quite a few steps between you seeing a job you love and being offered the position. Before you even apply, you may have a few questions.What should I include in my application? How long should my CV be? Will I need a covering letter? How many interviews should I expect to participate in—and will testing be involved? How will the employer assess my application? And finally, how do I know if I am likely to receive a job offer?Knowing how the process works can help to ease the nerves. So, we’ve put together a quick guide that tells you everything you need to know about the job application process.Get your CV readyAll employers ask for a CV as part of your job application, so it’s essential that it’s well-organised and polished.At Sanctuary, we carefully review every CV that is sent to us, but not all recruiters or employers have the time. According to research, recruiters spend up to 7 seconds looking at a CV, which means they’re quickly scanning to see if you’re a good fit for a role.In order to pass the ‘7-second test’, you need to make sure that your CV is concise and clearly laid out so that an employer can pick out your key skills and experience quickly. Remember, some recruiters will sift through roughly 250 CVs for every job they advertise, so you want to be sure that yours matches the job description as closely as possible.In an age where personal branding is more important than ever, you may be tempted to add a photo of yourself to your CV. But this can be more harmful than you think; on average, there’s an 88% job rejection rate if you include a self-portrait. Plus, the inclusion of a photograph can sometimes alter the template of your CV when opened by the employer.Read more about what your CV should include.Write a cover letterWhen applying for a role directly, you will usually have to send in a covering letter each time you apply for a job as 53% of employers prefer candidates who have cover letters with their CVs. This can differ if you’re applying for a locum position through Sanctuary as these rarely require a covering letter. For permanent positions, your consultant will provide the employer with a detailed summary of your capabilities. It's still helpful to have a good covering letter ready, though.Your cover letter should be roughly three paragraphs long and include examples from your past experience to demonstrate why you are qualified for the role. Even if it's optional, including a cover letter is the best way to pitch your case for an interview.However, keep in mind that, on average, it takes just one or two errors for your application to be rejected. You must check to make sure that you’ve referred to practice models correctly, that your dates match up and you have no spelling or grammar mistakes. Once you’ve checked it, check it again (and then get a friend to look over it once more, just in case!)Apply for jobsYou can apply for jobs online, via email, or even in person. No matter what position you are applying for, be sure to follow the recruiter's specific directions for filling out the application.At Sanctuary, we’ve made the application process really easy. You can either apply for a job you’ve seen on our website or through a job board (e.g. Indeed). Once we have a copy of your CV and contact details, and have identified you as a strong candidate, we’ll put you forward for interview. Meanwhile, we also look for similar roles that we think you’ll be interested in, which can take a lot of the weight out of the application process.It is worth being mindful of is your online presence during this process, as some employers may have a look at your social media profile as part of their selection process. Of those that do, almost 4 in 5 say they rejected an applicant based on something they discovered online.Screening your applicationSince 250 CVs are typically submitted for each job position, with the first applications coming in on average just 200 seconds after the job is posted, employers often use applicant tracking software to recruit, screen, hire, track, and manage applicants for employment. Therefore, your application will likely be screened to determine if you are a match for the job. The software will match the information in the job applications submitted with the position requirements, so be sure to include the full titles of your job roles and qualifications rather than acronyms.ScreeningScreening can take many different forms. When applying for a frontline health or social care job, your professional registration, experience and references should sufficiently demonstrate your capabilities. Beyond this, identity and compliance checks will be carried out by the employer or recruiter to confirm your qualifications/registration and check for any criminal convictions.For non-clinical roles though, you may be expected to take a pre-employment test. These can include talent assessment tests, cognitive and personality tests, and background checks. Some tests are conducted as part of the job application process, and others will take place further along in the hiring process, after the interview and before a job offer.Interview processOn average, employers interview up to 6 candidates for each role, although this largely depends how they are choosing to recruit. If Sanctuary is recruiting exclusively for a position, you may be one of three people who have been put forward.If you have been selected for an interview, the employer can already see you being a good fit. During the interview, you will be invited to talk to the line manager, hiring manager, or employer – and sometimes all three.No matter how much interview experience you have, it’s good to be as prepared as possible. Do your research on the organisation and have a read through our interview guide, which is packed full of helpful tips. We have also prepared information on the STAR interview technique and a phone interview guide. Job offersEmployers will usually let you know within 24-48 hours, and often sooner, whether you’ve got the job. It’s a great moment when you receive the call you’ve been waiting for. All that’s left is for you to accept the position, agree a start date, review and sign your contract and hand your notice in to your current employer and prepare for your first day.Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test…Find more careers advice here.
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December 2022 payroll deadlines
With the end of 2022 in sight, please find below our December timesheet deadlines for payroll. From all of us at Sanctuary, we’d like to say an enormous thank you for your continued support and care this year.Important payroll deadlines to remember…Last Payroll paid before Christmas – Get paid on Friday 23rd December For the week ending 18th December, the deadline for timesheets to be submitted and authorised will be 11am on Wednesday 21st December for payment on Friday 23rd December. Christmas Week Payroll – Get paid on Friday 30th December For the week ending 25th December, the deadline for timesheets to be submitted and authorised will be 11am on Wednesday 28th December for payment on Friday 30th December. You can visit our timesheet portal here.Opening timesPlease see our opening times outlined below. If your consultant is on annual leave during the festive period, they will be able to put you in touch with another contact who can assist you should any issues arise. Friday 23rd December – 9am to 3pm Monday 26th December (Bank Holiday) – Closed Tuesday 27th December (Bank Holiday) – Closed Wednesday 28th December – 9am to 5pm Thursday 29th December – 9am to 5pm Friday 30th December – 9am to 5pm Monday 2nd January (Bank Holiday) - Closed
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Make social media work for you: 3 common mistakes that will hurt your job search
Social media is integral to job searching in the digital age. However, if you’re not careful, it can also hinder your chances. As of February 2022, 84.3% of people in the UK are active on social media. UK adults spend an average of nearly 2 hours on social platforms every day. Let’s dive in to how you can not only avoid harming your job prospects with your social media activity but actually enhance them - from using LinkedIn to expand your network and build your personal brand, to following a company on Instagram to gain insight into their company culture. What not to doHere are 3 things to keep in mind with your online presence: Evidence of an active social life and partying with friends won’t cause any harm, but photos of you black-out drunk will. And any mention of illegal substances is an absolute no-go. Embracing your inner keyboard warrior and getting into heated public arguments may raise concerns about your interpersonal skills and how easy you’d be to work with. We hope this goes without saying, but never attack individuals or groups, and do not engage in any behaviour that is racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise bigoted. So now we’ve covered what not to do; what can you do to make social media work for you when you’re looking for your next role? Lock them downThe easiest way to avoid future employers scrutinising your social media accounts is to set your accounts to private. This approach has its advantages in that it doesn’t leave you worrying about that one photo from an ill-advised night out ten years ago resurfacing… but it also cuts you off from all the benefits of using social media well. Post thoughtfullyTypical everyday posts won’t do you any harm (personally, my Instagram consists mostly of food, friends, and photos of my dog.) But intentional and more in-depth posts that engage critically with issues will demonstrate that you’re intelligent, thoughtful, and able to articulate your views well. Comment respectfully and constructivelyIt’s easy to criticise. When you comment on others’ posts and on discussions in groups, focus on being constructive and bringing something of value to the conversation. Whether you’re expressing an opinion, offering a tip, or simply saying thank you for whatever useful content the person posted, be courteous, respectful, and kind. Share content relevant to your industryEngaging with what’s going on in your industry is perhaps one of the best ways to impress potential employers with your social media presence. Follow relevant pages, join groups, comment on posts, share news and views, and – unless it’s confidential – talk about what you’ve been working on. If you’re a children’s social worker, for example, you might share your favourite resources. If you work in the charity sector, you might link to news articles related to the issue your charity focuses on, and so on. Don’t neglect LinkedInLinkedIn is the least popular of the major social networking platforms amongst young people - as of September 2022, only about 17% of 18-24 year olds in the UK have an account. But if you don’t have a presence on there, you’re missing out on some valuable opportunities. Not only does it act as a sort of online CV, it’s also a place where you can network with people in your sector. Active use of LinkedIn should be part of your job-hunting strategy. Connect with people you work with or have worked with in the past, join relevant groups, and enjoy all the useful content that is posted every day. You can also set yourself as “open to opportunities” so that recruiters can reach out to you with appropriate positions. Demonstrate your valuesSome people worry that they should be apolitical on social media. But this isn’t the case. Engaging with current affairs can be a fantastic way to show your values and how you live them. Of course, think before you post or re-share anything, but be yourself and demonstrate what’s important to you. Many employers will view the willingness to speak up for what you believe in as a very attractive trait in a potential employee. Follow companies and engage with them The vast majority of companies have a social media presence. So, if you’ve applied for a job or even think you might like to work with them someday, follow them on social media. Engage with their posts, and tag them if you talk about their products or services. While the person who runs the social media accounts is unlikely to be the hiring manager, your interviewer probably also follows those accounts. If they recognise your name and are impressed by your comments, they’ll remember you. And if they look up your social media presence later in the recruitment process, they’ll be impressed to see your expressed interest in the company. Build a brandAt its core, a personal brand is about demonstrating who you are as a person, what you do, and what’s important to you. Think about what you want to be associated with, and act accordingly. If you want to become known for a particular kind of work or as an expert in a particular subject, build your social media presence around that. Think about the kind of personality you want to convey, and assess whether or not a post contributes to that goal before you hit “submit.” Don’t ruin your career in 280 characters. Speak to your Sanctuary consultant today for further guidance on your job search.
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