We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paramedic to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lewes, a category B male Prison located near the centre of the historical town of Lewes, which is just a 5 minute walk away.
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Hours
37.5 hours a week working Monday to Friday, 07.00-19.30pm. Working 3 longer days for 3 weeks, 4 longer days 1 in every 4. Weekend working, once a month.
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £47,250 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Senior Paramedic, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Provide clinical leadership to a small team of paramedics
* Have an individual approach to all patients, providing triage, minor illness, and minor injury assessment
* Undertake the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care, within the healthcare centre and on the Wings/blocks
* Perform procedures such as suturing, IV access, hemorrhage control, wound care, and cardiac & CVA intervention
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesn’t stop there, we also offer:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group's purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* We act with integrity
* We embrace diversity
* We strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications required
* Qualified Paramedic and registered with the HCPC with post-qualification experience
* ILS training and certificates
* Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of the role
* Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
Person Specification
Experience
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Additional Criteria
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
1 Brighton Rd
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1EA
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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