Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Primary Care Nurse - HMP Berwyn
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Job Overview
HMP Berwyn is a category C local training prison with a remand function serving courts in North Wales with a capacity of 2106 men.
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) provides a dedicated health and wellbeing service supporting patients with often complex needs including physical, mental health and substance misuse issues.
Shifts times can vary but day cover is from 07:00-19:30 and night cover is 19:00-07:30.
Main duties of the job
- Are you looking for a new challenge?
- Have you thought about working within prison healthcare?
Please note for Welsh students, you must apply via Streamlining where all available jobs can be located.
Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is it!
Health and wellbeing services are delivered seven days a week day throughout the year. Your duties will include first and second reception screening for new arrivals, medication administration, triage and vaccination clinics. Long term condition clinics are a core clinical activity. The role is varied, involving assessing and treating patients and carrying out effective care in an ever-changing environment; responding to both their physical and mental well-being needs.
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment-related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.
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Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 1st Level Registered Nurse part 1 or 3 NMC Register
- Current NMC registration
- Ability to demonstrate clinical and theoretical knowledge base
- Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of current NHS agenda Clinical Governance and it’s relevance to practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience and/or knowledge of a criminal justice setting
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience in a primary care and/or acute nursing
- Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary practice
Desirable criteria
- Experience at Band 5 in a related clinical environment
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