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Primary Care Lead HMP Aylesbury

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 22 September 2024

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Job summary

To operationally manage the Primary Care provision at HMP Aylesbury to ensure an equitable service to that in the community
Responsibility for Clinical Leadership in primary care and public health
To deputise for the Head of Healthcare when required
To ensure that the highest quality, evidence-based service is provided
Coordinate the healthcare provision across the whole prison establishment
To ensure flexibility and efficiency and manage the service within the allocated resources
Through effective leadership, and in partnership with others, develop and evaluate the healthcare provision
To lead on other portfolio responsibilities connected to the development of the service, working collaboratively with key partners
Responsibility (including Managerial responsibility) for security within the Healthcare facility and any other areas of practice within the prison
Responsibility (including Managerial responsibility) for prisoner care as a specialist Healthcare Practitioner for Primary Care and Public Health
Responsibility for the management of the primary care team including those staff employed by different provider organisations or those working within healthcare through contract management arrangements

Main duties of the job

Responsibility for and to lead the use of evidenced based care in negotiating, assessing, planning and evaluating patient's healthcare
Develop and manage specialist clinics for the management of Chronic Disease
Lead and manage the healthcare response to medical emergencies within the prison
Seek specialist advice from other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care packages when needed
Undertake and supervise assessment of suitability of patients to be transferred or released
Ensure comfort and personal appearance, hygiene and nutritional needs of patients are met
Use specialist knowledge and expertise to make clinical decisions and to influence the decisions of other Healthcare professionals
Undertake and supervise triage to determine clinical priorities and potential need to admit to the Healthcare Inpatient Facility
Respect patient's individuality and maintain their privacy within the constraints of the custodial environment and ensure that others uphold this principal
Supervise the support of patients to address issues which affect their own health, behaviour and social welfare both reactively and proactively through health promotion activities
Liaise with prison officers, and with patient's consent, external Healthcare providers regarding the discharge pathway of patients from Healthcare including the management of case conferences
Develop evidenced based clinical policies and procedures

About us

We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, Patients are at the heart of everything we do.Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.

Date posted

06 September 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£53,755 to £60,504 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

333-D-HJ-1504-C

Job locations

HMP Aylesbury

Bierton Road

Aylesbury

HP20 1EH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as Professional Lead and provide support to all members of the Healthcare team

Working with the Mental Health lead, assume operational responsibility for Healthcare services making autonomous decisions where necessary to ensure the effective delivery of services
Be responsible for setting the professional standards expected from team members communicating this to them and monitoring these
Represent the Healthcare Department in other forums including multi-agency groups, initiating and leading these where required
Provide cover in the absence of the Head of Healthcare, acting up as the operational manager if required
Undertake duties as part of the managers on call rota
Be aware and comply with the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and ensure qualified staff work within their Professional Code of Conduct
Be responsible to keep up to date with national and local issues and lead on implementation of service developments within Offender Health.
Work collaboratively with domestic teams/services to ensure a safe, clean environment is maintained
Ensure infection prevention and control practices and policies are implemented and adhered to
Ensure monthly monitoring of HCAI rates, standards of cleanliness and hand hygiene audits are carried out and data is made available for quarterly reporting to the Trust Board
Manage work load based on flexible principals and to be able to prioritise care based on skill mix available
Investigate and respond to complaints, litigation claims and queries from patients, staff or other external agencies
Investigate and respond to datix incident reports and complete a monthly report for the Head of Healthcare
Investigate Serious Incidents (SIs) and complete associated reports as required
To manage the environment within the Healthcare facility
Manage a devolved budget following financial regulations
Provide accurate and timely performance data on team activity as required
Contribute towards the establishment of a no blame culture
Ensure that all human resource issues are met in relation to race relations and equal opportunities
Undertake regular supervision and appraisals to ensure professional development of staff within your jurisdiction
Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff by reviewing applications and sitting on interview panels ensuring compliance with Human Resource policies and procedures and mandatory training requirements
Provide leadership and management to staff, including dealing with performance, disciplinary and grievance matters as required
Co-ordinate annual leave and training, in accordance with policy to ensure adequate staffing for the continued effective functioning of the team
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures ensuring that staff work within them at all times and review as appropriate

Manage the production of the 24 hour off duty rota for healthcare, ensuring all aspects of the service are met in full, taking into account the skill mix available and within identified financial constraints and ensure that e-rostering is updated accordingly

Job description

Job responsibilities

Act as Professional Lead and provide support to all members of the Healthcare team

Working with the Mental Health lead, assume operational responsibility for Healthcare services making autonomous decisions where necessary to ensure the effective delivery of services
Be responsible for setting the professional standards expected from team members communicating this to them and monitoring these
Represent the Healthcare Department in other forums including multi-agency groups, initiating and leading these where required
Provide cover in the absence of the Head of Healthcare, acting up as the operational manager if required
Undertake duties as part of the managers on call rota
Be aware and comply with the relevant Code of Professional Conduct and ensure qualified staff work within their Professional Code of Conduct
Be responsible to keep up to date with national and local issues and lead on implementation of service developments within Offender Health.
Work collaboratively with domestic teams/services to ensure a safe, clean environment is maintained
Ensure infection prevention and control practices and policies are implemented and adhered to
Ensure monthly monitoring of HCAI rates, standards of cleanliness and hand hygiene audits are carried out and data is made available for quarterly reporting to the Trust Board
Manage work load based on flexible principals and to be able to prioritise care based on skill mix available
Investigate and respond to complaints, litigation claims and queries from patients, staff or other external agencies
Investigate and respond to datix incident reports and complete a monthly report for the Head of Healthcare
Investigate Serious Incidents (SIs) and complete associated reports as required
To manage the environment within the Healthcare facility
Manage a devolved budget following financial regulations
Provide accurate and timely performance data on team activity as required
Contribute towards the establishment of a no blame culture
Ensure that all human resource issues are met in relation to race relations and equal opportunities
Undertake regular supervision and appraisals to ensure professional development of staff within your jurisdiction
Actively participate in the recruitment and retention of nursing staff by reviewing applications and sitting on interview panels ensuring compliance with Human Resource policies and procedures and mandatory training requirements
Provide leadership and management to staff, including dealing with performance, disciplinary and grievance matters as required
Co-ordinate annual leave and training, in accordance with policy to ensure adequate staffing for the continued effective functioning of the team
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures ensuring that staff work within them at all times and review as appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse
Management qualifications
Evidence of continuous professional development, e.g. practice teaching, mentoring
Degree level qualification

Desirable

Non-medical prescriber qualification
Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant professional experience in Primary Care
Experience working at Band 7 Nurse
Experience of supervising staff
Experience of joint working with other agencies
Experience of working in secure setting
Experience of developing Policies and procedures

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Chronic Disease and Long-Term Condition Management
Knowledge of the principles of Best Value/Clinical Governance
Knowledge of current developments and practice
Knowledge of the Physical Health Checks required within a prison setting

Desirable

Knowledge of the principles of Quality Management
Knowledge of and participation in research

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

Good communicator with competent presenting skills. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of people at all levels
Able to provide clinical leadership and contribute to strategic direction

Personal disposition

Essential

Thorough understanding and commitment to operating and promoting Equality of Opportunity in relation to service users and employees
Willing and able to work flexibly, in terms of the requirements of the role, working hours and place of employment

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered General Nurse
Management qualifications
Evidence of continuous professional development, e.g. practice teaching, mentoring
Degree level qualification

Desirable

Non-medical prescriber qualification
Masters level qualification

Experience

Essential

Significant professional experience in Primary Care
Experience working at Band 7 Nurse
Experience of supervising staff
Experience of joint working with other agencies
Experience of working in secure setting
Experience of developing Policies and procedures

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Chronic Disease and Long-Term Condition Management
Knowledge of the principles of Best Value/Clinical Governance
Knowledge of current developments and practice
Knowledge of the Physical Health Checks required within a prison setting

Desirable

Knowledge of the principles of Quality Management
Knowledge of and participation in research

Key Skills/Abilities

Essential

Good communicator with competent presenting skills. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of people at all levels
Able to provide clinical leadership and contribute to strategic direction

Personal disposition

Essential

Thorough understanding and commitment to operating and promoting Equality of Opportunity in relation to service users and employees
Willing and able to work flexibly, in terms of the requirements of the role, working hours and place of employment

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).