HMP Wymott are looking to recruit a qualified general nurse to join us. We are looking to appoint someone who is motivated, resilient and enthusiastic about providing an excellent healthcare service.

HMP Wymott is a male prison, housing approximately 1150 men. The prisons holds category C offenders, who have committed a range of offences, with varying sentence lengths.

We work within a full MDT, including primary care nurses, GPs, mental health nurses, physiotherapists and psychiatrists to name a few. We also work closely with many others, including prison officers, substance misuse practitioners and education staff in order to ensure a holistic approach to our patients' care.

We provide care for patients with a vast range of needs, so this is an excellent opportunity for applicants who are wanting to develop their knowledge and skills. You may be caring for someone with minor ailments, long term conditions, terminal illnesses and those requiring emergency care.

This role is subject to a additional recruitment and retention premia of �1542 per annum

You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance.

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Main duties of the job

Provide care and treatment for patients presenting with a range of ailments/ illnesses, including emergency care as needed.

We have a strong focus on supporting and developing our staff, so there are opportunities for further training, supervision and development . The service operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This position is advertised for a night nurse, which would ideally be on a permanent basis, although some mutual flexibility would be expected. The prison service operates a 7nights in work, 7 days off work shift pattern, therefore this would be preferred, however, we would be happy to negotiate if needed.

About us

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits

• 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• qualified RGN

Desirable

• Additional qualification in a relevant field

Experience

Essential

• experience of working with patients in a primary care field

Desirable

• experience of working in a secure setting

Employer details

Employer name

Greater Manchester Mental Health NHSFT

Address

HMP Wymott

Ulnes Walton

Leyland

PR26 8LW



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