Nurse Associate - HMP Northumberland

Job overview

Whether you're completely new to offender healthcare or looking for your next challenge, joining Spectrum will give you an excellent opportunity to expand your nursing skills and develop your clinical practice. As a Registered Nurse (Band 4), you'll be an integral part supporting some of our most vulnerable patients and planning care for people with complex and challenging health needs. You'll be confident in all aspects of primary care delivery - including undertaking health assessments and performing diagnostic tests - and able to work flexibly to meet the needs of our service. The post holder will have completed their Nursing Associate training and be registered with the NMC, working independently under the leadership of registered nurses, working within the sphere of nursing and care, and within all aspects of the nursing process.

Main duties of the job

This role will compliment the role of the GP and other Health Professionals as an integral part and key member of the care team. To make the best use of clinical skills within the practice in order to promote well-being and maximise health gain for patients. To provide a safe, high quality and accessible service to patient located at HMP Northumberland.

Job responsibilities: Provide continuing care to patients across the practice population. ECG. Phlebotomy, Urinalysis. Assessment and planning of delegated care Monitoring of chronic conditions and well-being of patients including escalation of interventions when necessary. Administering of injections, where necessary, in accordance within regulatory guidelines for Nursing Associates. Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical care and monitor outcomes. Contribute to ongoing assessment recognising when it is necessary to refer to others for reassessment. Be able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained. Communicate effectively with other members of the primary health care team.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact Jenny Hayes, Jennifer.hayes@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.