Locum Prison Nurse (RGN) role available!
Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 400+ reviews is looking for an experienced and dedicated Prison Cleared Registered Nurse (RGN) to take on an exciting position based in HMP Lincoln.
Pay Rate: £34 - £45 per hour (assignment rate)
- Days £34ph
- Nights/Saturdays £39.50ph
- Sunday/Bank Holidays £45ph
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 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 friend 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 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
Main Duties:
- Health Assessments: Perform initial health assessments for new inmates, including medical history review, physical examinations, and identifying immediate medical needs.
- Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications to inmates, ensuring accurate dosages, proper administration methods, and adherence to medication schedules.
- Chronic Disease Management: Provide ongoing care and monitoring for inmates with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory disorders.
- Emergency Response: Respond promptly to medical emergencies within the prison facility, delivering immediate care and coordinating with other medical staff as necessary.
- Wound Care: Conduct wound assessments, clean and dress wounds, and monitor healing progress while adhering to infection control protocols.
- Health Education: Lead health education sessions for inmates, covering topics like hygiene, disease prevention, medication management, and overall wellness.
- Mental Health Support: Collaborate with the mental health team to identify inmates with mental health concerns and ensure they receive appropriate care and referrals.
- Infection Control: Implement and maintain infection control measures within the healthcare unit to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- Referrals and Follow-Up: Make referrals for specialized care, diagnostic tests, or consultations outside the prison as needed. Ensure follow-up appointments are scheduled and attended.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other healthcare professionals, correctional staff, and external medical providers to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
- Health Records: Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records for each inmate, documenting assessments, treatments, medications, and changes in health status.
- Medication Management: Oversee the medication inventory, monitor storage conditions, and reorder supplies to ensure a continuous supply of necessary medications.
- Documentation and Reporting: Complete incident reports, health assessments, and other essential documentation related to medical care provided to inmates. Report to authorities as required.
- Health Promotion: Develop and implement health promotion initiatives customized for the inmate population, encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.
- Crisis Intervention: Participate in crisis intervention and de-escalation strategies when managing inmates who are agitated or distressed.
Requirements of the Prison Nurse:
- Must be registered on the NMC and must have a relevant qualification in nursing
- Prison clearance and experience is essential
Contact:
This Prison Nurse job is advertised by Brandon Allen; 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.
