Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse in Guernsey

Job Title:
Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse

Specialism:
Prison Nursing

Location:
Guernsey Prison, UK

Salary:
£40.00 hourly

Type:
3 Month Block Booking, Full Time

We invite you to join us for an exhilarating experience as a Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse in prison nursing within Guernsey Prison in the UK, with a rewarding hourly rate of £40.00 and a 3-month block booking on a full-time basis. This dynamic role not only offers the chance to hone your clinical skills in a unique healthcare setting but promises a fulfilling career path. Imagine the satisfaction of providing quality healthcare in a secure environment while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work brings.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy consistent working hours and the stability that comes with a full-time position; your practitioner skills will flourish with the continuity of care you provide.
• Exciting Work Environment: Benefit from the challenges and rewards of working within a prison setting where no two days are the same. Your expertise will be constantly evolving.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Access ongoing training and development to keep your skills sharp and stay ahead in your nursing career.
• Work-Life Balance: With the flexibility of locum work paired with full-time engagement, you relish the perfect blend of professional satisfaction and personal time.

What you will do:

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of patients with complex and sometimes undiagnosed conditions, developing and evaluating evidence-based care plans.
• Deliver autonomous clinical care, recognising deterioration and escalating concerns appropriately within a secure setting.
• Lead and contribute to nurse-led clinics (e.g., long-term conditions, substance misuse, minor illness) and coordinate ongoing care pathways.
• Provide clinical leadership, supervision and mentorship to Band 5 nurses and support staff, acting as a role model for professional practice.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team colleagues, prison officers and external agencies to deliver holistic, integrated care.

Qualifications:

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) or equivalent nursing qualification.
• Evidence of post-registration professional development (such as mentorship, specialist courses).

Registration & Compliance:

• Current NMC registration.
• Knowledge of NMC Code, clinical governance frameworks and safeguarding requirements.
• Understanding of relevant legislation including Mental Capacity Act and Equality Act 2010.

Experience:

• Significant post-registration experience within primary care, acute, community, or custodial healthcare.
• Experience working with complex patient groups, including mental health and substance misuse.
• Demonstrable experience of supervising or mentoring junior staff.
• Experience of multidisciplinary team working in a regulated healthcare environment.

Imagine living and working on the picturesque island of Guernsey. Famed for its breath-taking landscapes, rich history, and vibrant community, Guernsey offers an idyllic setting to explore while you make a difference in your nursing career. Join us at Guernsey Prison for a professionally thrilling role in a place you'll love to call home.

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Apply now to join Band 6 Senior Staff Nurse in Guernsey Prison, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.