Work as part of the Prison Health Team at HMP Nottingham, providing support to patients with health difficulties, during the time they spend in prison and when they are first released back into the community.
Work is guided by standard operating procedures, protocols or systems of work but the post holder will make judgements and plan activities, which contributes to service development and demonstrates self-development within their scope of competency.
May have responsibility for supervision of some staff and participate in the mentorship of learners.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work with the support and supervision of the Clinical Matron.
The role involves working working as part of the Integrated Healthcare team within a custodial setting and at times in the community as required.
Work as part of the Prison Health Team, providing support to patients with mental health difficulties, during the time they spend in prison and when they are first released back into the community.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Healthcare related field or equivalent
Desirable
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Experience of direct patient care
- Experience of working with patient with mental health issues.
- Evidence of actively participating in Health Promotion activities
Desirable
- An awareness of working in a secure/criminal justice setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to assess patients problems or conditions and plan best course of action
- Knowledge of computerised patient information systems
- Good understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues
Desirable
- Experience of participating in clinical audit
- Awareness of possible challenges of working clinically in a prison environment
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal/influencing skills and ability to communicate with clinicians, healthcare professionals and patients
- Ability to work on own initiative and work as part of a team
- Ability to use Medical Equipment
Contractual Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility around working hours in line with service and operational need
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 07 May 2025
