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Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Surrey, United Kingdom
Job Category:
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
23.01.2025
Expiry Date:
09.03.2025
Job Description:
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 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 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 that 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
* 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:
* Season ticket loans
* Cycle to work scheme
* Relocation package
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
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.
* Assess individuals' health needs.
* Administer treatment within local guidelines / protocols within one's own scope of practice.
* Support line managers.
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 clinical areas such as Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments, and Minor Injuries / Illness Units.
* Experience of working autonomously.
* Evidence of participation in clinical supervision.
Desirable
* Experience within Accident and Emergency and Primary Care environments.
* 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.
Desirable
* Knowledge of current professional issues and health promotion.
Attitudes, Aptitudes, Personal Characteristics
Essential
* Friendly and approachable with a professional demeanor.
* Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, confident, assertive yet approachable.
* Ability to work within a pressurized environment.
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