# SEHSCT Staff Nurse, Healthcare in Prison Band 5 > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sehsct-staff-nurse-healthcare-in-prison-band-5/f254bbc5-8904-4430-b228-b0be1d3e2aa5 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/sehsct-staff-nurse-healthcare-in-prison-band-5/f254bbc5-8904-4430-b228-b0be1d3e2aa5.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust - **Town:** Dundonald - **Region:** South - **Country:** Northern Ireland - **Profession:** Nurse (adult and children) - **Grade:** Band 5 - **Salary:** £31,049 - £37,796 - **Contract type:** To create a waiting list - **Closing date:** 2026-06-12T17:30:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-29T09:30:13.296Z - **Source information URL:** https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/47394/sehsct-staff-nurse-healthcare-in-prison-band-5 - **Application URL:** https://jobs-app.hscni.net/sap/bc/webdynpro/sap/hrrcf_a_posting_apply?PARAM=cG9zdF9pbnN0X2d1aWQ9MDA1MDU2OTMyMzU0MUZFMTk2RTdBMDVFRDJDREE3RUEmY2FuZF90eXBlPWU%3d - **Employer website:** https://setrust.hscni.net ## Job Content ### Job details - Branch: Coleraine Area (SEHSCT) - Location: Coleraine Area (SEHSCT) - Salary: Band 5 (£31,049 - £37,796) - Contract Type: To create a waiting list - Opening Date: 29/05/26 - Closes: Fri, 12 June 2026 @ 5:30 PM - Interview Dates: TBC ### Notes There are currently 3 full time permanent vacancies available in Magilligan Prison however a waiting list will be compiled for any similar permanent / Temporary / Full-Time / Part-Time posts that may arise over the next 6 months. If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ### JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Staff Nurse, Healthcare in Prison Band of Post: Band 5 Directorate: Adult Services & Healthcare in Prison Location: Benevenagh Practice HMP Magilligan To meet the needs of the service staff may, on occasions, be required to work at any of the 3 Healthcare in Prison locations Reports to: Sister/Charge Nurse Accountable to: Assistant Director of Healthcare in Prison HPSS (Agenda for Change) pay and terms and conditions will apply. Further information on Agenda for Change can be found at the following link: http://www.nhsemployers.org/your-workforce/pay-and-reward/pay/job-evaluation/national-job-profiles In addition, this post has an attractive recruitment and retainment premia for working in HiP which is approximately £1200 per annum (before Tax) Please note - Standard working week is 37.5hrs and is worked as a shift pattern that includes, day, evening, night duty and weekend working A waiting list will be compiled for any similar Permanent / Temporary / Full-Time / Part-Time posts that may arise over the next 6 months ### JOB SUMMARY ### The post holder will Assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient / client care, under the guidance of the line manager Provide person-centred nursing to ensure continuity of care within agreed standards Contribute to effective team working and supervise qualified and / or unqualified staff Comply with nursing strategy, trust policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and codes of conduct Adhere to Trust Behaviours ### KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES The post holder will focus and lead under the direction of the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse on the following key areas, within the organisation’s governance framework: Ensure safe and effective practice Professional, ethical and legal Adhere to DHSSPS and NMC guidelines for practice requirements and standards, for example, safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products. Adhere to Trust guidelines, policies and procedures. Maintain own professional and personal development in accordance with the NMC (2015) The Code: Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour for Nurses and Midwives. Establish and maintain relationships based on mutual respect communicating on a regular basis with the patient / client, relatives and carers’ in the provision of care and services. Adhere to the Data Protection Act (1998). Maintain effective records management ensuring all documentation written or electronic is managed as per HSC Trust and NMC (2009) guidelines. Develop personal knowledge and skills to level 2-4 of the SBNI ‘Child Safeguarding Learning and Development Strategy and Framework’ (2020 – 2023) Evidence-based practice Ensure evidence-based care is provided to agreed standards within the ward / department. Assist in implementing and monitoring policies, procedures and protocols. Assist the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse to ensure that systems and processes are in place to support effective mentoring of relevant staff. Assist the Sister/Charge Nurse to identify areas for development in the skills and knowledge base of the nursing team and identify evidence based training is accessible. Environment To maintain a safe and clean environment for staff, patients / clients and visitors by ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and protocols including health and safety, healthcare associated infection, risk management and critical incident reporting. Ensure own awareness of environmental issues and take appropriate action as per HSC Trust policy. Ensure safe and effective use of equipment as per HSC Trust policy. Ensure near misses, incidents, accidents and faulty devices are recorded, reported, investigated and learning disseminated as per HSC Trust policy. Maintain a Risk Register incorporating generic clinical and non-clinical risks in the ward / department as per HSC Trust policy. Multi-professional working Contribute to the establishment of systems and processes to ensure effective communication and continuity of patient / client care, liaising with multi-disciplinary / multi-agency teams and community services. Promote and support effective team working, fostering a culture of openness and transparency. Enhance the patient / client experience Person-centred care Provide person-centred care within the ward / department. Promote a caring environment where equality and diversity issues are respected and patients / clients and their carers’ are enabled to be partners in their care. Communicate between all members of the multi-disciplinary / multi-agency team, and across care settings in a manner consistent with the post. Demonstrate appropriate care values including: compassion, respect, empathy, treating people with dignity, integrity, courage, responsibility, imagination and adaptability Coordination of the patient / client journey Ensure the safety and quality of the patient’s / client’s journey by effective planning and co-ordination of the episode of care, including the smooth transition to other settings. Ensure effective admission / discharge planning with relevant multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams as required. Patient / client involvement Identify opportunities for meaningful involvement of patients / clients and carers in relation to the development of care and services. Ensure compliments and complaints are managed in line with HSC Trust policy including the dissemination of shared learning. Role model Provide leadership that enables professional decision making and effective team working. Ensure own personal and professional development in accordance with NMC requirements Staff Management and Develop team performance Acts up in the absence of the Deputy Ward Sister / Deputy Charge Nurse as required. Promote the health and well-being of staff and observe for any signs of ill health or stress factors in staff assigned to the area and take appropriate action in line with HSC Trust policies and NMC guidelines. Promote equality of opportunity for all, in accordance with HSC Trust Equality Opportunity Policy. Participate in annual staff appraisal / development review, ensuring effective implementation of the Knowledge and Skills Framework (DH, 2004). Assist with orientation and induction programmes for staff within the ward / department. Following preceptorship period, prepare for and act as a practice supervisor and assessor supporting the supervision and assessment of pre-registered student nurses and midwives. Supervise the development of non-registered staff giving feedback to support their development. On completion of preceptorship period complete the FNFM Practice supervisor/assessor new to role programme - nursing Promote a person-centred culture to facilitate good staff relationships and morale among staff. Work in partnership with Higher Education Institute staff. Manage the ward / department environment Ensure appropriate delegation to nurses and health care support workers and monitoring of outcomes for effective care / service delivery. Challenge appropriately and confidently where standards of care fall below that which the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse would expect. Ensure best use of resources within the ward / department and ensure services are managed in accordance with yearly financial instructions. Effective use of resources Deliver a safe and effective service within allocated resources, ensuring the resources are used to maximum effect. Adhere to HSC Trust systems for effectively managing stock and safeguarding fixed assets. Promote the principles of good governance and protect the ward / department from financial risk, particularly in respect of patient / client monies and property and charitable funds. Display managerial and organisational skills to ensure that products required for patient / client care / treatment are procured in timely fashion and demonstrate value for money. Show a commitment to effectively manage resources and achieve statutory financial targets. Utilise e-health technology as applicable Contribute to budget management within the ward / department, to ensure services are managed in accordance with yearly financial instructions. Adhere to financial policies and procedures, particularly Standing Financial Instructions, Authorisation Frameworks, Procurement Legislation and associated processes, and Prompt Payment Code. Adhere to HSC Trust financial controls and fraud awareness principles (e.g. verification of authenticity / accuracy of the Staff-in-Post records). Contribute to the delivery of the organisation’s objectives Continuous quality and improvement Assist in the promotion of a culture of continuous quality improvement through the use of audit, patient / client feedback and reflection on practice by self and other members of the team. Service improvement, development and modernisation Work in partnership with a range of clinicians and managers in the planning or development of own service promoting the involvement of patients / clients and carers. Contribute to the review of processes / practices including those within the ward to support patients / clients to improve their own health and well-being. Act in the role as associate mentor to pre-registration students and supervise untrained staff following period of preceptorship Undertake the mentorship preparation programme, when nominated by the line manager, after one year in practice as a registered nurse Make decisions based on professional knowledge and experience Maintain professional standards of practice and contribute to continuous quality improvement Adhere to DHSSPSNI and NMC guidelines for safe handling, administration, storage and custody of medicinal products Participate in uni-professional / multi professional audit and research as required Promote health and well-being Ensure the provision of an integrated quality service by maintaining effective communication with the multi-disciplinary team and community services Maintain good communication with patients / clients and relatives / carers ensuring that their individual needs are met, and report issues to the line manager as required Specific managerial responsibilities ### The post holder will Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, maintaining staff relationships and communicate effectively Take charge when necessary as part of continuing professional and managerial development Identify poor performance and practice and take appropriate action Maintain staff relationships and morale amongst staff Delegate appropriately to staff Report any signs of ill health in colleagues Ensure personal and professional development in accordance with NMC requirements Ensure all documentation is legible, accurate, is written in black ink and clearly signed, timed, and dated in accordance with the NMC ### Learning and development responsibilities Participate in the Trust KSF Appraisal process Review staff performance in line with Trust KSF Appraisal as appropriate Participate in staff induction, training and other learning as required Participate in practice development initiatives. ### GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ### The post holder will be required to Ensure the Organisation’s policy on equality of opportunity is promoted through his/her own actions and those of any staff for whom he/she has responsibility. Co-operate fully with the implementation of The Organisation's Health and Safety arrangements, reporting any accidents/incidents/equipment defects to his/her manager, and maintaining a clean, uncluttered and safe environment for patients/clients, members of the public and staff. ### Adhere at all times to all Trust policies/codes of conduct, including for example Smoke Free policy IT Security Policy and Code of Conduct standards of attendance, appearance and behaviour Contribute to ensuring the highest standards of environmental cleanliness within your designated area of work. Co-operate fully with regard to Trust policies and procedures relating to infection prevention and control. Take responsibility to minimise the Trust’s environmental impact wherever possible. This will include recycling, switching off lights, computers, monitors and equipment when not in use. Helping to reduce paper waste by minimising printing/copying and reducing water usage, reporting faults and heating/cooling concerns promptly and minimising travel. All employees of the Organisation are legally responsible for all records held, created or used as part of their business within the South Eastern H&SC Trust including patients/clients, corporate and administrative records whether paper-based or electronic and also including emails. All such records are public records and are accessible to the general public, with limited exceptions, under the Freedom of Information act 2000 the Environmental Information Regulations 2004, the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. Employees are required to be conversant with the South Eastern H&SC Trust policy and procedures on records management and to seek advice if in doubt. Take responsibility for his/her own ongoing learning and development, in order to maximise his/her potential and continue to meet the demands of the post. Represent The Organisation’s commitment to providing the highest possible standard of service to patients/clients and members of the public, by treating all those with whom he/she comes into contact in the course of work, in a pleasant, courteous and respectful manner. This Job Description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. It is a standard condition that all Trust staff may be required to serve at any location within The Organisation's area, as needs of the service demand. eHealth The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has invested in eHealth to deliver better, faster, safer care to our community and is committed to supporting staff to utilise associated information systems that directly and indirectly inform care. Trust staff are therefore required to commit sufficient time to ensure that they acquire and/or retain the core technology skills required to support their role. Personal and Public Involvement (PPI) Staff members are expected to involve patients, clients, carers and the wider community were relevant, in developing, planning and delivering our services in a meaningful and effective way, as part of the Trust’s ongoing commitment to Personal and Public Involvement (PPI). Please use the link below to access the PPI standards leaflet for further information. http://www.publichealth.hscni.net/sites/default/files/PPI_leaflet.pdf May 2026 ### PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION JOB TITLE Staff Nurse DEPARTMENT / DIRECTORATE Adult Services & Healthcare in Prison SALARY Band 5 HOURS Full-time / Part-time Ref No: LEAD May 2026 A waiting list will be compiled for any similar Permanent / Temporary / Full-Time / Part-Time posts that may arise over the next 6 months ### Notes to applicants You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note The Organisation reserves the right to use any desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the desirable criteria. Proof of qualifications and/or professional registration will be required if an offer of employment is made – if you are unable to provide this, the offer may be withdrawn. ### ESSENTIAL CRITERIA SECTION 1: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will initially be measured at shortlisting stage although may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form whether or not you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is stated below. Factor Criteria Method of Assessment Qualifications/ Registration Degree, diploma or other nursing qualification AND Current registration on Part 1 (Adult/Mental Health or Learning Disability) on the ‘Live’ NMC Register. AND Hold a current full driving licence which is valid for use in the UK and have access to a car on appointment. This criteria will be waived in the case of applicants whose disability prohibits driving but who have access to a form of transport approved by the Trust which will permit them to carry out the duties of the post. AND Must be resident in the UK/ROI for previous 2 years (this is a requirement for the Counter Security Check which is a Department of Justice process and a pre-requisite for anyone working in Health Care in Prison) Shortlisting by Application Form SECTION 2: The following are ESSENTIAL criteria which will be measured during the interview/ selection stage: Skills / Abilities Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with people in custody across a range of workplace situations Applicants must demonstrate the ability to take responsibility for their own personal and continuous development Applicants must demonstrate the ability to identify, challenge and report potential risk/ clinical risk situations Applicants must demonstrate the ability to effectively organise and plan their work Applicants must demonstrate the ability to analyse and assess situations and make judgments to make informed decisions Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work effectively as part of the multi-disciplinary team. Knowledge Sound clinical knowledge of current nursing practice Understanding of roles and responsibilities of the post Applicants must demonstrate full understanding of the NMC Scope of Professional Practice and Code Knowledge of safeguarding procedures Vetting All staff are required by the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) to complete and pass a Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) before they can access any prison site. See link below: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK As part of the Recruitment & Selection process it may be necessary for the Trust to carry out an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI before any appointment to this post can be confirmed. To access a copy of the Access NI Code of Practice, please Click here The South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust has guidance on the Recruitment of People with Criminal Convictions. To access a copy of this guidance, please Click Here Protecting and using your information To access a copy of the Trust’s Data Protection Policy Statement Click Here ### THE TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER ### Successful applicants may be required to attend for a Health Assessment can expect to be placed at the minimum point of the pay scale, although a higher starting salary, within the range of the pay band may be available if the person appointed has experience relevant & equivalent to the post. Request for recognition of previous service with non-direct NHS/HSC organisations towards starting salary and incremental credit must be made via the Retained Recruitment team within 3 months from commencement of employment. Requests made after 3 months will not be considered. If the successful candidate is an existing HSC employee moving to a higher band, AfC Pay on Promotion will apply. are able to request Flexible Working from the 1st day of their employment. A number of flexible working provisions are offered by all HSC Organisations including Full-time working, Fixed working patterns, Part-time working, Flexi-time, Compressed/elongated hours, Average hours working patterns, Term-time working, Job-share or Homeworking for some or all of the working pattern, depending on the role being undertaken. Successful applicants are encouraged to discuss with their manager what Flexible Working provisions may be available in the role they are taking up, prior to commencing employment, to help them achieve a positive Work/Life Balance All staff are expected to display the HSC Values at all times ## Job Details Branch: Coleraine Area (SEHSCT) Location: Coleraine Area (SEHSCT) Salary: Band 5 (£31,049 - £37,796) Contract Type: To create a waiting list Opening Date: 29/05/26 Closes: Fri, 12 June 2026 @ 5:30 PM Interview Dates: TBC Notes: There are currently 3 full time permanent vacancies available in Magilligan Prison however a waiting list will be compiled for any similar permanent / Temporary / Full-Time / Part-Time posts that may arise over the next 6 months. If you are submitting a manual application, please post it to: Recruitment Shared Services, Rosewood Villa, Longstone Hospital Site, 73 Loughgall Road, Armagh, BT61 7PR. Applications received after the advertised closing date/time cannot be considered, so please allow enough time for postage. “A waiting list may be created for similar posts that may arise while the waiting list is live, this may include temporary or part-time posts. This will be managed in line with the updated HSC waiting list principles effective from 1 April 2026”. Where a part-time waiting list is required, one part-time waiting list will be created- regardless of any specific hours advertised, this waiting list will cover all future vacancies where part-time posts arise. A part-time post is defined as any post that has less than 37.5 hours per week.” Please remember to save or print a copy of the job description before submitting your application, as it will not be accessible afterwards. Flexible Working We welcome flexible working requests from day one. All HSC organisations offer a range of flexible working options. The options available for this post will depend on the requirements of the role. Find out more about flexible working options on our website. ## Job Description Assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient / client care, under the guidance of the line manager Provide person-centred nursing to ensure continuity of care within agreed standards Contribute to effective team working and supervise qualified and / or unqualified staff Comply with nursing strategy, trust policies, procedures, guidelines, protocols and codes of conduct Adhere to Trust Behaviours ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.