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 you will 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.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
* Monthly supervision
* Annual personal development plans/appraisals
* Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
* Preceptorship Programme
* Support & guidance with Revalidation
* Hidden Gem & annual award ceremonies
Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are among the best in London:
* Health & wellbeing services
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Relocation package
The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
Job description
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.
* Perform procedures where appropriately trained and competent, i.e. suturing, IV access, haemorrhage control, wound care.
* Provide cardiac & CVA intervention and monitor physiological observations.
* Determine the appropriate destination for the patient and initiate treatment linked to an agreed and regulated care pathway.
* Assess individuals' health needs.
* Undertake first and secondary reception screens.
* Provide holistic care and administer treatment within local guidelines.
* Maintain competencies associated with the role.
* Administer prescribed medication and medication within Patient Group Directions.
* Advise within the smoke-free prison environment.
* Develop and maintain advanced clinical skills.
* Referral/sign posting to appropriate health professionals/services.
* Provide patient information and education.
* Ensure adherence to the Trust's clinical protocols.
* Support line managers.
* Participate in setting standards of patient care based on sound research findings.
* Maintain personal and professional development plan.
* Appraise own performance and discuss development needs.
* Participate in regular clinical supervision.
* Support junior staff/students.
* Be conversant and comply with fire precautions and emergency resuscitation procedures.
* Assist with the triage role as appropriate.
* Maintain standards of infection control.
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 these 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 physical assessment skills.
* Able to produce detailed and accurate records.
* Evidence of extended skills, e.g. suturing.
* Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
* Basic IT skills.
* Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of audit.
* Demonstrable critical reasoning skills and decision making.
* Demonstrable evidence of multiprofessional/multi-agency working.
* Ability to prioritise patient care.
* Perceptive, flexible and effective leadership skills.
* Ability to demonstrate effective use of staff and resources.
* Complete understanding of the medicolegal aspects of the role.
* Understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and cultural issues.
Desirable
* Knowledge of current professional issues, health promotion, clinical governance, national initiatives, pharmacology, evidence based practice.
* Experience of working in criminal justice settings.
Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics
Essential
* Friendly and approachable with a professional demeanor.
* Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, confident, assertive yet approachable.
* Committed to patient care and first-class service provision.
* Flexible and proactive attitude to working arrangements.
* Able to work alone or as part of a team according to operational need.
* Ability to work within a pressurised environment.
Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP High Down
Surrey
SM2 5PJ
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