Come along to our Surrey Prisons Recruitment Day - Saturday 30th November 2024 at Leonardo Hotel London Croydon, Wellesley Road, Croydon, CR0 9XY
Registration is at 10am prompt and closes at 10.30am (please do not arrive after this time).
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 Paramedic to join our forward-thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP High Down.
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 have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a 7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed and maintained to the highest of standards at all times.
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality emergency care and minor injury treatment to patients with both primary care and acute care needs in a prison setting by playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care.
This role requires a Registered Paramedic to work as part of a team delivering care to patients both within the Healthcare Centres and on the Wings / Houseblocks within the prison environment.
The Registered Paramedic will work as part of a team of Primary Care Nurses within a HMP site.
The role requires you to function autonomously and within your sphere of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff. You must be able to assess patients, plan their care, administer treatment and discharge them or refer them as appropriate to other healthcare professionals / external agencies. The HMP sites are clinical facilities which require an individual to have the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-professional team within a fast-paced environment, in line with the protocols and policies of the local Service and CNWL, and professional bodies.
Job responsibilities
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.
Clinical Professional Responsibilities:
* Act as a positive role model to staff and patients.
* Conduct invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent.
* Respond to all emergency codes in accordance with agreed protocols, including being the emergency responder covering the prison on night shifts.
* Determine the appropriate destination for the patient to include the initiation of treatment linked to an agreed and regulated care pathway in association with other health, mental and social care professionals in cases where transport to hospital is not required.
* Assess individuals' health needs.
* To maintain competencies associated with the role ensuring you are working within your own limitations / scope of practice.
* Administer prescribed medication and medication within Patient Group Directions or if qualified and appropriate to the centre via Independent Nurse Prescribing.
* Ensure the Trust's clinical protocols are adhered to at all times.
* Support junior staff/students.
* Assist with the triage role as appropriate.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
* Qualified Paramedic with current HCPC registration
* ALS/ATLS/PALS Qualification for Paramedics
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
* Post registration qualification in autonomous practice or equivalent
Desirable
* Teaching and assessing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential
* Proven post registration experience including evidence of working in any of the following clinical areas: 1. Accident & Emergency 2. Primary Care environments 3. Minor Injuries / Illness Units
* Experience of working autonomously
* Evidence of teaching and assessing others
* Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
* Evidence of participation in clinical supervision
Desirable
* Experience within Accident and Emergency and Primary Care environments
* Experience of managing a team
* Evidence of team leadership and supervision of junior staff
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Evidence of autonomous working and the skills in physical assessment required, diagnosis and treatment.
* Able to produce detailed and accurate records.
* Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Basic IT skills
* Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of audit.
* Ability to prioritise patient care.
* Complete understanding of the medicolegal aspects of the role.
* Fully understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and cultural issues which may arise in the role.
Desirable
* Evidence of knowledge in: 1. current professional issues 2. health promotion 3. clinical governance 4. national initiatives e.g. NICE guidelines
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP High Down
Surrey
SM2 5PJ
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