Complex Care Nurse

Intrepid Healthcare is currently recruiting experienced and compassionate Complex Care Nurses to work at HMP Chelmsford on an agency basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated nursing professionals with experience in complex care, working within a prison healthcare environment. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care to patients with complex medical needs, ensuring their health, safety and wellbeing are maintained at all times.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients with complex and long-term medical conditions.

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised patient care plans.

Manage patients with multiple health conditions and complex clinical needs.

Administer medication and treatments in line with prescribed care plans and clinical guidelines.

Monitor patients' conditions, identify deterioration and escalate concerns appropriately.

Undertake clinical observations and assessments.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation.

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Support patients with chronic illnesses, physical disabilities and ongoing healthcare requirements.

Ensure all clinical practices comply with relevant policies, procedures and NMC standards.

Promote patient dignity, confidentiality and safeguarding within the prison environment.

Essential Requirements
Registered General Nurse (RGN) with a valid NMC PIN.

Previous experience in complex care nursing.

Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.

Experience managing patients with multiple or long-term health conditions.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to undertake the necessary checks).

Ability to successfully complete prison security clearance