About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work as an effective member of the Primary Care Team in providing healthcare services, including medication administration to the patients. They will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long-term conditions, health promotion and screening.
Main duties of the job
Communicate effectively with other team members, prison staff and external agencies both verbally and written
Communicate in a way that promotes a positive view of you, the healthcare department and the organisation
Attend and participate in daily staff briefings
Attend and participate in full staff and admin meetings
Respond to requests for information within the remit of your role
Use appropriately the SystmOne Clinical software and Prison P-Nomis systems
Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with National, Local and MKCHS Policy
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, Prison or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With adiverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
Job description Job responsibilities
Administer medication and adhere to statutory and organisational requirements and guidelines relating to this
Administer Controlled Medication in accordance with the local CD SOP
Provide advice to prisoners about their medications
Check medication charts and cross off out of date prescriptions and order prescription renewals from prescribers in a timely way
Undertake risk assessments of prisoners for In-Possession medication
Refer problems relating to clinical the clinical management of a patient to the appropriate clinician (e.g. GP, practice nurse)
Manage minor ailments and administer medication from the homely remedy list as appropriate
Undertake basic observations (BP, pulse, blood glucose, temperature, SATS) as required and respond to abnormalities accordingly
Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support individuals who have substance misuse problems.
Support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harm to themselves or others or who are at risk of suicide
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Substantial experience of dispensary-based work Ability to work independently
Desirable
Experience of administration of medication Experience of working within a secure environment
Personal disposition Essential
Can demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time management skills Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team Understands own accountability Ability to work under pressure Ability to use own initiative
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 (BTEC) in Pharmacy Services or equivalent to enable registration with the GPC. Professional registration with the GPC
Desirable
Evidence of personal development in previous employment
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 Aylesbury
Aylesbury
HP20 1EH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)