Spectrum Community Health CIC
Lead Nurse - HMP Forest Bank
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Lead Nurse - HMP Forest Bank
Lead Nurse – HMP Forest Bank | Spectrum Community Health
About the Role
Are you passionate about making a real difference in healthcare within a secure environment? At HMP Forest Bank, we’re looking for a Lead Nurse to drive our mission of enhancing patient health and well-being whilst contributing to positive societal change.
This role sits within the Health and Justice division of Spectrum Community Health, where your expertise will be vital in addressing complex healthcare needs among a vulnerable population. Whether you’re early in your nursing career or an experienced professional, you’ll find a dynamic workspace where every contribution matters.
Working in a secure environment presents unique challenges—and opportunities. Our patients often enter custody with chronic and unmanaged health conditions. As Lead Nurse, you’ll combine your clinical skills with strong leadership to help prevent further deterioration and enable positive reintegration into the community.
If you thrive in a supportive, multidisciplinary team and want to utilise your expertise in an innovative setting, make an impact today!
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Key Responsibilities
The Lead Nurse at HMP Forest Bank is responsible for:
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Shift Leadership:
- Coordinating staffing levels and producing accurate rotas.
- Managing overall clinical workflow and resource allocation.
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Clinical Operations:
- Conducting participating in regular audits to ensure compliance and quality standards.
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Staff Supervision:
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of staff, facilitating skill development and career progression.
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Autonomous Patient Care:
- Assessing new patients upon arrival, providing comprehensive clinical assessments.
- Triaging the acutely unwell and ensuring timely intervention.
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Specialist Screening & Clinics:
- Leading multi-disciplinary care teams focused on crucial screening programs:
- Diabetic retinopathy screening
- AAA (abdominal aortic aneurysm) screening
- Diagnostic imaging support, including ultrasounds and X-rays procedures
- Operating nurse-led clinics for:
- NHS Health Checks
- Immunisations and vaccinations
- NHS Bowel Screening
- Phlebotomy (blood sampling services)
- Wound and tissue viability assessments
- Overseeing appropriate prescription, medication rounds, dispensing, and emergency response concrete decision-making.
- Leading multi-disciplinary care teams focused on crucial screening programs:
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Additional Requirements
- Must demonstrate strong interpersonal, clinical assessment skills, and leadership.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Support for continuous professional development.
Core Values & Commitment
We’re driven by our ambition to become a truly lived-experience inclusive employer. Spectrum values diverse perspectives, as personal stories shape our understanding and service delivery. Everyone’s backgrounds matter to us—whether you belong to the LGBTQIA+ community, have a disability, are neurodivergent, or identify as a member of a BAME background, we welcome and celebrate your voice.
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Further Information and Next Steps
Explore whether this opportunity aligns with you at your own pace. For any details or informal discussions, contact:
Name: Kirsty Leavy Job Title: Primary Care Manager
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