Public Health Nurse | Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
HMP Garth - Healthcare in Prison - Making a difference everyday
Are you looking for a new challenge in an environment where no two days are the same?
HMP Garth have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Public Health Nurse to be part of a dynamic, fast paced Health care team.
HMP Garth is a Category B Prison within the Long term high security estate located in Leyland.
The Public health nurse will educate our population about health issues, improve health outcomes and increase access to care.
This role will provide preventive care, screening services, and health education to the population of HMP Garth.
The successful applicants will assist in the overall delivery of care to patients within the Primary Care Department of HMP Garth working within the Long Term Conditions Team.
You will be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of pathways of care.
The successful applicant is required to demonstrate a “can- do” attitude, be resilient and possess excellent leadership qualities. An ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential.
Healthcare services operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, and the successful applicants would need to be flexible in their approach to meeting the demands of the service.
The Public Health Nurse will assist the Community Matron and Senior Management to lead and develop a team of healthcare staff and visiting professionals.
You will work towards providing the highest standard of care for the prison population ensuring consistent and effective nursing practice as well as operational activity.
The post holder will assist the Head of Healthcare to ensure that GMMH and prison policies are adhered to within the Healthcare setting.
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over6,400members of staff, who deliver services from more than160locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Staff benefits- Pay Enhancements – 30% additional for Evenings (8pm onwards) and Saturdays and 60% additional for Sundays and Bank holidays.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
- Excellent pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Wellbeing programme
- Blue Light Card Discounts
This advert closes on Monday 23 Sep 2024