Job summary
The post holder is responsible in assisting in the delivery of healthcare services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long term conditions, health promotion and screening and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of Local and national Policies and Procedures.
By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed and maintained to the highest of standards at all times.
Why not see what our staff say about working within our award winning teams:https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice
Main duties of the job
- Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
- Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
- Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member
- Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload
- Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy
- Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
- Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient
- Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
- Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control
- Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post
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.
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. 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 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
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
- Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms
- Administer medication as agreed within areas of competence and under the direction of a qualified nurse and act as second signatory as required
- Wound care
- Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring
- ECG recording
- Venepuncture
- Assist with minor surgery
- Near patient testing e.g. INR monitoring
- Health promotion advice
- Secondary health screening
- Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics
- Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly
- Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with physical and mental health needs
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the advertised role, please refer to the job description & person specification included in the documents section of this advert.
- Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms
- Administer medication as agreed within areas of competence and under the direction of a qualified nurse and act as second signatory as required
- Wound care
- Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring
- ECG recording
- Venepuncture
- Assist with minor surgery
- Near patient testing e.g. INR monitoring
- Health promotion advice
- Secondary health screening
- Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics
- Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly
- Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with physical and mental health needs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to O Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
- NMC PIN
- Health and Social Care Qualification
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- NVQ 2 medication administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant work experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment
Personal disposition
Essential
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to O Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
- NMC PIN
- Health and Social Care Qualification
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- NVQ 2 medication administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant work experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
Key Skills/Abilities
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment
Personal disposition
Essential
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
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.
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
