Prison Cleared RMN

Job Title: Prison Cleared RMN

Location: HMP Isle of Wight, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5RS

Salary: £20 - £42.04 per hour

Hours: 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00

Length of role: Minimum of 12 weeks with possible extension. Immediate start available.

Please Note: Unfortunately, we are not able to support sponsorship to work in the UK at this time. You must be able to provide evidence of your UK right to work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Prison Cleared RMN to join HMP Isle of Wight. HMP Isle of Wight is a Cat B prison for adult males, with a population of over 1000 across two sites.

About the Role

You will work as as part of a team delivering care to patients both within the Healthcare Centres and on the Wings / House blocks within the prison environment, managing day-to-day health complaints and long-term conditions. You will have the ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast-paced environment.

About You

Ideally, you will be a Prison Cleared RMN and have:

• Experience of working on your own initiative and without supervision
• Strong communication, clinical assessment, and decision-making skills
• A flexible attitude and able to work to tight and changing timescales
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• A compassionate, non-judgemental approach to care.
• Excellent attention to detail and timekeeping

Essential Criteria

• Registered Mental Health Nurse, with current NMC registration.
• Minimum of 6 months qualified experience
• Previous experience in a similar healthcare or secure setting is highly desirable.
• Prison clearance is essential

Key Responsibilities

Provision of mental health interventions to Service Users within the prison establishment across wellbeing, primary and secondary mental health.

• This will involve being responsible for managing their own caseload, including assessments, care planning, delivering interventions and reviewing care of patients located within the prison with a mental illness, within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team and Care Programme Approach.
• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of evidenced based interventions required including health promotion within a prison environment.
• To provide a nursing service to prisoners taking account of cultural and spiritual beliefs/needs.
• To be responsible for the appropriate risk assessment of service users, providing effective advice, guidance and decision making process.
• Responsible for coordinating the care and assessment under the care coordination approach.
• To ensure a high standard of nursing in the application of clinical nursing procedures and treatment including the custody storage and administration of drugs.

Why Choose Us?

Working in a secure environment offers a unique blend of challenge and reward for healthcare professionals. If you're seeking a role that pushes you to grow, sharpens your clinical skills, and exposes you to new experiences every day, this could be the perfect next step in your career. No two days are the same - and that's exactly what makes it so impactful.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• First sight of bookings and available shifts
• Block booking and ad-hoc bookings available
• Excellent support from your own dedicated consultant
• Revalidation support
• 24/7/365 service - we're available when you need us

How to Apply

Please apply and attach a copy of your up-to-date CV.

You must be able to provide evidence of your UK right to work as we are not able to provide visa sponsorship.

For further information regarding this role please contact Danielle Houghton on 01785 256434 or email danielle.houghton@medacs.com