Probation Office Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Probation Office Nurse.

• act as main health contact for patients on the probation caseload.
• complete an initial health screening assessment/template.
• complete ADHD screening assessment where necessary.
• ensure patients are supported and appropriately signposted to relevant primary care services.
• develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
• identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, helping prevent adverse effects on their health.
• oversee chronic disease clinics, delivering care as required and referring patients to secondary/specialist services where appropriate.
• maintain accurate clinical records in line with current legislation and professional standards.
• ensure Read codes are used effectively.
• support the appropriate maintenance and effective use of chronic disease registers.
• act as a chaperone where required.
• prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
• recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
• liaise with external services and agencies to ensure patients, including vulnerable patients, are appropriately supported.
• delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks remain within the individuals scope of competence.
• understand practice and local policies relating to substance misuse and addictive behaviours, referring patients appropriately.
• deliver opportunistic health promotion.
• This list is not exhaustive

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their careers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

• Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines
• Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
• Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
• Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
• Reporting potential risks identified

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

• Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation
• Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
• Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:

• Participation in a 6-monthly individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
• Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

• Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
• Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision
• Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs
• Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

• Communicate effectively with other team members
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers
• Recognize peoples needs for alternative

The post-holder will:

• Apply practice policies, standards and guidance
• Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work
• Participate in audit where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• *Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• *Degree in Nursing (or equivalent qualification)

Desirable

• Post graduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management

Experience

Essential

• *Minimum 1 to 2 years post-registration clinical experience.
• *Experience working within Primary Care
• PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JD AND PS FOR FULL CRITERIA

Desirable

• *Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse treating vulnerable patients e.g. those experiencing homelessness and rough
• PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JD AND PS FOR FULL CRITERIA

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).

Employer details

Employer name

H&F Partnership

Address

H&F Partnership

North End Road

London

W14 9PR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.northendmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)