Registered Nurse – Band 5

Prison Nurses (RGN)
Up to £33,400 with excellent benefits (NHS pensions may be continued)
Bedfordshire

Magnetic is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RGN) to provide primary care for patients with a wide range of conditions in a locked healthcare department similar to a walk-in centre, GP Practice or A+E, where detainees make appointments to see the doctor, nurse, dentist etc.

Full training will be given if you are new to prison healthcare, experience in this setting is not necessary, just the right attitude. New starters are often surprised at how relaxed and enjoyable working in a prison can be. This is an extremely varied role, no two days are the same, and offers fantastic opportunities for training to enhance your CPD.

The Registered Nurse RGN role is much like a Practice Nurse role, dealing with ages from 18 to 80

The role will involve:

• Administration of medications
• General patient assessments and triage
• Health promotion activities such as smoking cessation, diet and weight management
• Management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, asthma and hypertension
Multi-agency work, health screening programs and data collection
• Attending to medical emergencies

Shifts: 37.5 hrs per week. Shifts are 12.5 hours, covering long days, nights and weekends

Registered Nurse RGN essentials:

• RGN-qualified (Registered General Nurse)
• Up to date NMC registration, valid and clear pin
• Openness to working within a secure/custodial environment, prison experience not essential
• Desire to undertake further training as appropriate
• Motivated and innovative
• Ability to have fun whilst delivering a high quality service

A full JD is available on request. If you are interested, please forward your CV ASAP as they will interview as soon as suitable candidates are identified.