Learning Disability Nurse - Winchester, United Kingdom - Practice Plus Group

    Practice Plus Group
    Practice Plus Group Winchester, United Kingdom

    1 month ago

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    UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

    + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Nurse at HMP Winchester to join our team. HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

    Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite (free) parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

    Due to HMP Winchester holding remand prisoners and to support the daily regime, we do require staff to work on rota basis and you can be asked to work nights, bank holidays and weekends although if youre looking for flexibility we can discuss this at interview

    This position is full time hours a week and youll receive an annual salary up to 49,770 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

    Golden Hello - 3,000 (1,000 in 6 months of service, 1,000 after 12 months and 1,000 after 24 months of service - conditions apply).

    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 on a permanent basis and 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 Learning Disability Nurse you will be

  • Joining a team that provides a stepped care approach offering In-reach and Forensic models of engagement similar to those experienced and replicated within the wider community.
  • Working closely with our in house Multidisciplinary health care team as well as the on-site neuro-diversity lead.
  • Work closely with the neurodiversity lead to manage a caseload of patients deemed to have mild cognitive impairments, a diagnosis of ASD, ADHD with a focus on risk assessment and risk management strategies, ensuring that the requirements of the Care Program Approach are met in a timely manner.
  • You will working withmulti-disciplinary care planning, both within the clinical setting and also in partnership with prison.
  • You will also be involved in supporting group interventions and raising awareness about the mental and physical health needs of adults who have a learning disability.
  • 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
  • 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
  • You will be a qualified Registered Nurse (Learning Disability or Mental Health) with a real passion for developing your clinical skills in an environment that is ever changing. Youll have a flexible approach working within a team that encourage new ideas and opinions on how to improve the service.

    The dedicated team in the Health in Justice division of Practice Plus Group make a real difference across over 45 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres.

    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.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

    + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Nurse at HMP Winchester to join our team. HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

    Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite (free) parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

    Due to HMP Winchester holding remand prisoners and to support the daily regime, we do require staff to work on rota basis and you can be asked to work nights, bank holidays and weekends although if youre looking for flexibility we can discuss this at interview

    This position is full time hours a week and youll receive an annual salary up to 49,770 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

    Golden Hello - 3,000 (1,000 in 6 months of service, 1,000 after 12 months and 1,000 after 24 months of service - conditions apply).

    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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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