Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic - Gatwick IMRC

Main Responsibilities

Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Paramedic

Gatwick IRC, RH6 0PQ

£27,405 per annum - 2 years or less post qualification experience

£32,480 per annum - 2 years or plus post qualification experience

Full Time - 40 hours per week

Do you want an exciting, fast passed diverse place to work? If that is what you are looking for come to Gatwick IRC’s! You will never complain of being bored as no day is the same and every day you will learn something new. Gatwick PDA and Borders is the only facility in the UK which makes us unique. If you are looking for a new job or to further your career apply now before it is too late!

Gatwick IRC’s Gatwick PDA and Borders is over two sites. IRC is an Immigration Removal Centre located on the outskirts of Gatwick Airport. Brook House IRC holds up to 486 men over the age of 18, in shared rooms over 4 wings and Eden Wing. Tinsley House IRC holds up to 162 men over the age of 18, in shared rooms over two floors. Gatwick PDA and Borders is located inside Tinsley but kept separate from the men. Gatwick PDA hold up to two pre planned families. Border families can arrive without pre warning, holds up to one family. Tinsley IRC was recently refurbished in 2016/17 and Gatwick PDA and Borders is immaculate with well-kept outside gardens and play facilities for children.

At Gatwick we provide primary care in a range of clinics, which include but is not limited to Dressings / Venepuncture/ Nurse Triage / Smoking Cessation / Chronic Disease clinics / Sleep Hygiene Techniques. We run drop in clinics every day and also have a booking appointment system. We have doctors attend site each day and on call facilities if needed. We have a visiting psychiatrist once a week, dentist fortnightly and optician monthly. We do not have any inpatient beds, therefore patients who need emergency care will be sent out to hospital or transferred to a centre that has those facilities. The needs of the men range from Physical / Social Care to Mental Health conditions. Gatwick IRC’s also has a dedicated Forward Team (Drug Alcohol Recovery) who mainly work at Brook House and visit Tinsley once a week. We also administer medication up to 4 times a day at both sites; at Brook House only this includes Controlled Drugs (CD’s) and Opiate Substitution Treatment (OST).

We are a team with experience in a variety of specialities from General, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health & Pharmacy Technician. Our dedicated team encourage nurses to develop and improve specific specialist roles e.g. Diabetes / Health promotion / Blood Pressure

At Gatwick IRC we are close to the M25 for easy access. We have a free staff car park at both sites and free canteen lunch at Tinsley.

Job Outline:

To provide care for the physical and mental health needs of detainees in line with professional, contractual and company requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide health and social care to detainees to ensure a professional service is delivered in line with professional, contractual and company standards, including security instructions.
• Undertake assessments of detainees to identify physical and mental health needs and determine the appropriate level of intervention, care and management.
• To work predominantly within own area of specialism but to operate as part of a team delivering generic primary care services.
• Liaise with key stakeholders, including external agencies, to ensure the delivery of an effective and appropriate health service.
• Provide professional advice and support to allied health professionals and non-clinical staff to ensure the effective health and social care of offenders in line with current best practice.
• Coach, support and supervise healthcare staff, as required, to develop their skills in line with professional standards and current best practice as appropriate.
• Promote an understanding of, and develop health and social care services within the detention environment to maximise personal well-being and promote independence.
• Promotion of a positive health, safety and infection control culture to maintain a safe environment for all stakeholders.
• Administer medications in accordance with professional standards and G4S policies and procedures.
• Complete all relevant documentation to deadline in accordance with professional, contractual and company requirements.
• To work at all times within the bounds of confidentiality, adhering to data protection and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with appropriate others to minimise risk.
• To operate within the equality and diversity framework.
• Participate in bi annual Employee Development Review (EDR).
• Engage where appropriate in the selection, training and development of healthcare professionals and other related staff, in conjunction with appropriate others.
• Operate in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and G4S policies and procedures, adhering to legislation and best practice, undertaking further training as identified in conjunction with Line Manager.
• Any additional duties as negotiated with your Line Manager.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills:

• Part 1 NMC registration or HCPC Paramedic
• Experience of working within a team
• Able to demonstrate a high level of literacy and numeracy
• Able to provide examples of diversity in practice
• Able to work within challenging and complex situations
• Experience of working with potentially aggressive people
• Evidence of ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels

Desirable Skills:

• Evidence of further development of own clinical practice
• Experience of working within a secure environment
• Degree level qualification or above
• Experience of involvement in innovation or change
• Hold a Nurse Prescriber  qualification
• Hold a Nurse Practitioner qualification
• Evidence of working within a ‘value for money’ service
• Driving Licence.

The benefits and rewards of working for such a large organisation are:

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• G4S Life Assurance Scheme
• G4S Great for Savings: Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers
• G4S Box Office: As an official supplier to The O2, employees have the chance to buy tickets for a range of events
• O2 Discounts: For discounted offers on handsets, tariffs and broadband       
• Child Care vouchers
• Eye Care Vouchers – Free eye-tests/discounts for VDU users
• Hospital Saturday Fund (HSF) Health Plan       
• Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving
• Employee Care Scheme (Best Doctors and First Assist Counselling Services)

As part of the recruitment process, it is a requirement that you arrange an informal visit to the Gatwick site. This is so that it gives you an insight in to the environment you will be working in. To arrange a visit at Gatwick IRC, please contact Jacintha Dix by email: jacintha.dix@uk.g4s.com

Please note this vacancy is subject to a 10 year checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Secretary of State for the Home Office and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 5 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history for the last 10 years and must hold an indefinite leave visa as part of the security screening process for this role. ​​