SMS Registered Nurse - HMP Forest Bank

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Spectrum Community Health, Swinton Park, Salford

Part time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted 2 days ago, 22 Aug | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: a93b300104b942a682d64bff214b7a0e

Location ref: Swinton Park, Salford

Spectrum Community Health

Full Job Description

To triage the drug treatment needs of new arrivals/transfers and those currently in custody.
To be responsible for the holistic care of Substance misusers, inclusive of wound care, administration of general & Controlled meds, and nurse led clinics
To provide advice on a range of health and harm reduction issues to drug misusers.
To safely promote the generic health needs of prisoners with drug misuse issues and refer on to Health Care when required.
To provide a safe and accurate full comprehensive clinical substance misuse assessment of prisoner's drug treatment needs in collaboration with the Substance Misuse prescriber and Recovery Services using evidence-based research.
To make recommendations and identify the patient's drug treatment needs in developing their integrated treatment plan.
To administer and supervise the consumption of controlled drug medication as prescribed to patients of the service in line with the service / Prison Protocols.
To monitor 3 x times daily progress of those in first week of treatment as a minimum and less frequently for those no longer assessed as needing frequent individual contact in line with service protocols.
To manage the care treatment plans safely and effectively for ISMS patients.
To promote clinical governance by complying with agreed clinical guidance, while maintaining own clinical competencies in this role, To work in close collaboration with the ISMS Manager/Substance Misuse NMP and Pharmacist regarding the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines
To develop and maintain good working arrangements with the PSI ISMS team, appropriate prison, community, and criminal justice services relevant to all new referrals / arrivals in support of integrated care services for substance misusers which meet the Clinical Recovery Continuity of Care Guidance.
Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends, evenings, nights, on a 7-day a week rota.
To undertake any other duties relevant to the ISMS Nurses role.
To be responsible for the induction, and training of junior staff & health care assistants to maintain high standards of care.
To participate in regular supervision, peer review and the appraisal scheme using reflective practice.
To participate in audits, research, and service developments to ensure the best evidence-based services are available for drug users serving custodial sentences & to initiate change if required.
To demonstrate a continuous process of obtaining educational, clinical and research skills by taking part in relevant training provided by the Prison and relevant external training/educational organisations.
To be committed to and promote service user and carer involvement in the delivery and development of services to meet their treatment needs, Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
Access to NHS Pension
Time for you day (additional day off)
Welcome payment for some posts
Refer a friend scheme
Training and Development opportunities
Flexible Working
Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
Up to 33 days annual leave

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/sms-registered-nurse-hmp-forest-bank-127240624