Lead Nurse - Derwentside IRC + £1500 welcome payment

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This is a real opportunity for a qualified nurse to provide a comprehensive physical health service as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team to detainees with physical health needs within the Secure Environments Business Unit. In conjunction with the management team contribute to and deliver a comprehensive Primary Health Service in partnership with mental health and key stakeholders as part of a multi-disciplinary team.The welcome payment is payable to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.The role of the Registered Nurse is to undertake health assessments, administer medication and treatments, perform diagnostic tests as appropriate and to provide and evaluate a range of health interventions to meet prisoner health and social care needs. The post holder will be required to work flexibly across the service to provide responsive, evidence-based interventions working alongside physical and mental health clinical teams. Demonstrate knowledge, skills and understanding of health issues and treatment options to provide primary care within the IRC preventing transfer to outside hospital where possible.BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCAREJoin our teamWe’re looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.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
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• 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

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people – our patients, service users, staff and partners.We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.Our MissionHolistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communitiesOur VisionQuality healthcare that makes a difference to people’s lives, regardless of circumstances.For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Gillian Flinn Job title: Clinical Manager Email address: Gillian.Flinn@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk