Prison Registered Mental Health Nurse

Sanctuary Personnel – Ref: 1234 - Prison Registered Mental Health Nurse

Sanctuary Personnel, a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and over 400+ reviews has a locum Prison RMN role available in Location.

Location: HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottinghamshire

Shift Pattern: Full-time

Type of Contract: Locum, ongoing contract

Hourly Rate: £34 - £45 per hour (assignment rate)

• Weekdays £34ph
• Night/ Saturdays £39.50
• Sunday/ BH £45ph

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 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:

• Inmate Care: Provide basic healthcare assistance and support to inmates under the supervision of registered nurses or healthcare professionals.
• Personal Care: Assist inmates with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Vital Signs Monitoring: Regularly measure and record vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate for inmates.
• Medication Support: Assist with medication administration under the guidance and supervision of registered nurses, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.
• Health Assessments: Help with initial health assessments by collecting basic health information, recording inmates' medical history, and communicating observations to the healthcare team.
• Emergency Response: Respond to medical emergencies within the prison facility, providing basic first aid and assistance as needed.
• Health Promotion: Educate inmates on basic health and hygiene practices, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
• Mobility Assistance: Support inmates with mobility issues by providing assistance with walking, transferring, and positioning.
• Assist with Procedures: Assist healthcare professionals in carrying out basic medical procedures such as wound dressing changes, specimen collection, and basic lab tests.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of care provided, vital signs, and other relevant information in inmates' medical records.
• Safety Measures: Ensure the safety and security of both inmates and healthcare staff by adhering to facility safety protocols.
• Patient Transport: Assist in transporting inmates to and from medical appointments, diagnostic tests, and other healthcare facilities within the prison.
• Bedside Support: Provide companionship and emotional support to inmates during their healthcare interactions, especially in cases of distress or discomfort.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that medical equipment is clean, properly stored, and ready for use when needed.
• Communication: Effectively communicate observations and relevant information about inmates' conditions to the healthcare team.

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 Brandon Allen; 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.