Early Days in Custody PractitionerNHS
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Practitioner to join our team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. Ideally needs to be a car driver due to location of the prison
HMP Wymott has capacity of around 1,100, and has a varied and complex population
As a Early Days in Custody practitioner supports prisoners during their first days in custody, helping them settle safely into prison life, assessing their needs and vulnerabilities, identifying safeguarding concerns, providing emotional and practical support, and working with prison staff and other agencies to ensure appropriate care and support
HMP Wymott Offers:
- Onsite parking
- Access to onsite gym
- Careers & development opportunities
Hours:
- 37.5 hours per week
- Tuesday - 8.30am - 6.30pm
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 8.30am - 7pm
Salary:
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
Main duties of the job
As a Early Days in Custody Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- As the Early Days in Custody Practitioner (Adult Nurse or Paramedic) your responsibilities will include ensuring patients have medical plans of care, assessing patients and carrying out relevant clinical investigations during their arrival, along with arranging follow-up appointments for them whilst offering advice and giving information.
- You must be able to clinically evaluate and ensure the safe transfer of patients to acute hospitals if needed, as well as ensuring that plans of care are understood by the patient and the prison as appropriate. You will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical decision making.
- As part of your role you will support in undertaking audits and governance.
- You will provide healthcare to patients on site in the healthcare unit and locations across the prison. This will include some emergency care such as suturing, providing emergency response to undertaking dressings and performing a primary care function
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
Job description
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Practitioner to join our team at HMP Wymott, a Category C male prison located in Leyland. Ideally needs to be a car driver due to location of the prison
HMP Wymott has capacity of around 1,100, and has a varied and complex population
As a Early Days in Custody practitioner supports prisoners during their first days in custody, helping them settle safely into prison life, assessing their needs and vulnerabilities, identifying safeguarding concerns, providing emotional and practical support, and working with prison staff and other agencies to ensure appropriate care and support
HMP Wymott Offers:
- Onsite parking
- Access to onsite gym
- Careers & development opportunities
Hours:
- 37.5 hours per week
- Tuesday - 8.30am - 6.30pm
- Wednesday, Thursday and Friday - 8.30am - 7pm
Salary:
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- we strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required
- Registered nurse Adult NMC
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
- Understanding of audit and datix
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.