Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for the coordination and provision of an effective assessment and treatment service to all individuals who find themselves detained in custody whether on remand or convicted.

You will work as a senior member within the Prison In-Reach multi-disciplinary teams working closely with members of the prison health care teams and be  responsible for the continuing development of the service , in conjunction with the Low Secure and Prison In-Reach Service Manager. 

The post holder will be expected to meet the complex needs of the identified client group, be responsible for liaison with key agencies (statutory and Voluntary) within the prison community and the wider geographical community.

This post is a fxed term/secondment for 10 months to cover maternity leave. If you are interested in applying for it as a secondment, please obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying. 

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.

Main duties of the job

Work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team fostering good communication with colleagues of all disciplines and adhere to the Values set out by CTMUHB.

 Provide / receive complex,  sensitive and contentious information within a potentially hostile, antagonistic or highly emotive atmosphere in a secure setting.   

Be aware of the importance of maintaining confidentiality and security of information gained during the course of their duties.  

Ensure smooth transfer of care to specialist/out of area placements with appropriate local and national agencies

Attend weekly Single Point of Access Meetings (SPOA)  participate in discussions in relation to in-reach referrals and at times will be required to attend external meetings.

Work collaboratively with other agencies including G4S to effectively manage individuals, information gathering and contributing to case conferences and ACCT reviews .

Care coordinate/co work  individuals allocated to  your caseload 

Ensure record keeping meets the standard required by the NMC, IT systems as directed by the Senior Nurse/Team Leader and ensuring information sharing protocols are understood, and appropriately explained to clients.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•              We listen, learn, and improve
•              We treat everyone with respect
•              We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.