Senior Learning Disability Nurse

Job Description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Learning Disability Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Highpoint, a category C prison located in the village of Stradishall in Suffolk. Highpoint is split into two sites – the North Building hosts around 390 males and the South Building hosts around 950 males – both with designated Healthcare Departments where you will be based.

Highpoint Prison offers

• Free parking


• Free use of an on‑site large gym


• Career development/training opportunities

Hours

• Monday – Sunday service


• 37.5 hours per week


• Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.


• Rotas are issued 1 month in advance


• One weekend off every four

Salary

This full‑time position offers an annual salary of £43,609 – £49,175 FTE, depending on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course


• Competency framework


• Regional and national career development opportunities


• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs


• Support from the wider team

Main duties of the job

• Manage a caseload and provide comprehensive nursing care for adults with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour within the criminal justice setting.


• Work with adults whose behaviours have led to offending and entry into the criminal justice system.


• Collaborate with the multi‑disciplinary team to conduct person‑centred specialist behavioural assessments, planning and coordination of positive, non‑aversive behavioural approaches.

Qualifications required

• Registered Nurse with NMC Registration – Learning Disabilities


• Evidence of Continued Professional Development


• Substantial experience working with adults with learning disabilities across a range of clinical presentations


• Experience of delivering learning disability health in a community or inpatient setting


• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is desirable but not essential

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group
Stradishall
Newmarket
Suffolk
CB8 9YG

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/