About this role
Job summary
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.
In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Senior Paramedic/Registered General Nurse-RGN Band 6 to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP Feltham B.
By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also can have a real impact on promoting health and well-being.
Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high-quality primary care and mental health services to those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.
We offer a great range of career pathways to support our nurses through their journey, see the list of endless opportunities under the working for your organisation tab.
Main duties of the job
To work within the scope of the New Model of Care and undertake Early Days In Custody (EDic) assessments. To ensure all new arrivals to receive a brief assessment of individual presentation and need, referring patients on to other services (GP, SMS, chaplaincy, psychology etc) and book further assessment if indicated. To participant in Care and Separation (Segregation) Unit (CSRU) rounds with a GP and primary care nurse. To provide professional leadership and to facilitate a culture which engenders highstandards and reflective learning
To lead and manage a team of allocated staff and respond to emergency on site: code blue or code red
Undertake line management responsibility for a team of staff ensuring appropriate deployment and supervision of staff
To provide skilled general care and advice to patients within the prison
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team assessing the health needs of patients; toprovide and evaluate care given and implement changes as required
To be able to work autonomously, as well as part of the wider team delivering health care to the standard equitable to that found within the wider community
To provide holistic care in a unique environment based on NMOC that
encourages patient engagement to an often socially excluded group
The postholder is expected to deliver trauma-informed, culturally sensitive care.
About us
Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision; Annual personal development plans/appraisals; Support and guidance with Revalidation; Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies. We are also able to offer access to a full range of internal and external training opportunities across our services.
Our Health and Justice healthcare services present unique and diverse learning, development, and leadership opportunities for nurses, where you will have the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of adults, children and young people who often experience a wide range of health inequalities.
We have a clinical leadership career pathway in place to ensure you feel supported and valued via our career pathway programme that facilitates lifelong learning and development enabling you to progress within you career within Health & Justice.
We will support you to ensure you develop your clinical and leadership skills this includes:
o Induction programme
o Career coaching
o Clinical supervision
o Reflective Practice
o Ongoing support from professional nurse advocates
o NHS Leadership Academy leadership course
o Bespoke health and justice clinical competencies
o External training courses in enhanced and advanced practice
Job description Job responsibilities
Assume responsibility for the Paramedic response with and without the direct supervision of senior healthcare managers, to include the assessment of care needs and the provision
and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care
Act as first response to medical emergencies providing first aid / emergency care as required
Establish and manage care packages including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation of care
Support Healthcare Care colleagues in the provision of care within the prison to prisoners with long term conditions e.g. asthma, CHD Apply evidenced based knowledge and the New Model of Care in quality care delivery To assess prisoners presenting with minor injuries and illnesses as part of a triage process To effectively and confidently treat prisoners in line with agreed local policies To work autonomously within a nurse lead service, recognising when there is a need to refer to other members of the team
Effectively communicate treatment plans with nurses and other members of the multi disciplinary team
Provide immunisations and health promotion To work with prisoners in order to support concordance with prescribed treatments To assist in the development of staff and to commit to ensuring a high standard of care is provided safely and within all local policies and guidelines in relation to IPC and health and
safety
To ensure all patient care is recorded accurately (on System One) and clinical decisions are based on best practice and are evidence based (e.g. NICE, NSF)
Attend ACCT reviews and other multi-disciplinary meetings as required, including complex case review meeting Screening and assessment of patients on reception including the completion of all relevant documentation
Maintain clinical competency in a range of extended skills as required to meet the needs of patients on the caseload
To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by patients Work with other health care colleagues, voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure that the holistic needs of patients are met wherever possible Administer medication including controlled drugs in accordance with national guidance and Local Operational Procedures (LOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
To assume responsibility and accountability of a designated unit of the prison in relation to meeting the healthcare needs of patients along with making sure care plans are updated regularly. Working with the Clinical Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce. To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams. To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed. The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the team leaders and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.
Person Specification
EDUCATION and QUALIFICATIONS Essential
Paramedic/Registered General Nurse- RGN Evidence of professional development since registration
Desirable
Post registration qualification that enhances clinical work: Urgent care practice etc Mentorship or supervisor qualification
PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Paid/unpaid relevant to job Essential
Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of managing acute physical illness Experience of working in hospital or community setting Experience of mentoring or supervising students
Desirable
Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment
ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS Essential
Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service. Able to accept constructive feedback. Able to ask for support where required Compassionate & non-judgmental approach Flexible
OTHER Essential
The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES Essential
Expert in engaging with people with physical health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions and evaluating the effectiveness of the process Risk assessment and management skills Excellent IT skills Proven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks Problem solving, stress management & conflict resolution skills Ability to engage in evidence based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance). Excellent communication skills both verbal and written Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate. To use supervision positively and effectively. Proven ability to work patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience. Effective time management. Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients.
Desirable
Knowledge of managing complex care within the prison environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address HMP Feltham B
Bedfont Road
Feltham Middx
TW13 4ND
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)