Job summary
The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to residents in Yarl's Wood in accordance with local and national policies.
The post holder will undertake various duties within Yarl's Wood, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening residents in reception, triaging residents and holding nurse led clinics.
The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff through their own behavior and attitude at all times.
The post holder will oversee the provision of day to day healthcare services in the absence of the primary care lead
The post holder will participate in audits, research and project work as requested.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for supervising and supporting junior staff / students and support their development and education.
The post holder will develop and support the concept of change, contributing ideas whilst demonstrating an awareness of immigration issues.
The post holding will oversee the management of the IDTS Services and complete audits within the center.
The post holder must have a RCGP level 1 certificate.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools.We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Autonomously assess and manage residents care in a secured healthcare environment
- Appropriately use the NEWS 2 assessment too
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained
- Administer medications in accordance with NHFT and locally agreed policies and guidanc
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient nursing care to residents
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Provide care advice to members of the clinical team on the management of complex medical issues
- Utilise a wide range of communication skills, treating residents with respect and empathy at all times
- Actively participate in and support clinical audit and clinical governance systems at a local level, including the collection of data
- Undertake risk assessments and take appropriate professional action when the nature of the behaviour, symptoms or illness is likely to lead to self-harm or injury to others
- Ensure nursing practice is fully reflected in the use of the Trust electronic record system
- Be able to work in a fast paced, multi-level environmen
- The post holding will oversee the management of the IDTS Services and complete audits with in the center , and support our substance missue patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Autonomously assess and manage residents care in a secured healthcare environment
- Appropriately use the NEWS 2 assessment too
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained
- Administer medications in accordance with NHFT and locally agreed policies and guidanc
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide safe, clinically effective and cost-efficient nursing care to residents
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings
- Provide care advice to members of the clinical team on the management of complex medical issues
- Utilise a wide range of communication skills, treating residents with respect and empathy at all times
- Actively participate in and support clinical audit and clinical governance systems at a local level, including the collection of data
- Undertake risk assessments and take appropriate professional action when the nature of the behaviour, symptoms or illness is likely to lead to self-harm or injury to others
- Ensure nursing practice is fully reflected in the use of the Trust electronic record system
- Be able to work in a fast paced, multi-level environmen
- The post holding will oversee the management of the IDTS Services and complete audits with in the center , and support our substance missue patients.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RCGP level 1 qualification
- NMC registration
- Previous substance misuse experience
- Good knowledge of management of substance misuse patient's.
Desirable
- Experience at band 5 level
- Experience of supervising others
- Knowledge of working within a secure setting
Desilable
Essential
- Working with substance misuse patients
- RCGP Level 1
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working within a secure setting
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- RCGP level 1 qualification
- NMC registration
- Previous substance misuse experience
- Good knowledge of management of substance misuse patient's.
Desirable
- Experience at band 5 level
- Experience of supervising others
- Knowledge of working within a secure setting
Desilable
Essential
- Working with substance misuse patients
- RCGP Level 1
- NMC registration
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working within a secure setting
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 (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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 (opens in a new window).
