Job summary
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We have a Health and Justice Services Directorate, within which sits the 'Children and Young People' Service line working in partnership with 'Youth Custody Service' colleagues to provide, trauma-informed primary care, mental health, neuro-developmental and substance misuse services to those within our care
It is our quest to deliver patient-focused, developmentally appropriate, quality care; promoting a trauma informed environment, supporting young people and young adults to understand their own health and wellbeing needs and maximise all opportunities to achieve their own health and personal goals
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our Integrated Healthcare Service at HMP YOI Feltham. Feltham is effectively two separate establishments delivering healthcare services to Young people in Feltham A (15-19 years) and adults in Feltham B. By joining our team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the young people we care for, but also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being
This role will involve regular Night work.
By joining our Health Care Team, a team who not only look after the healthcare needs of the patients, but who also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being.
Main duties of the job
Working in partnership with the criminal justice system and other agencies, we provide responsive, dependable and high quality primary care and mental health services to existing offenders (and those at risk of offending) in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.
PLEASE NOTE ANY CANDIDATE WISHING TO APPLY FOR ANY OF OUR ROLES WILL BE SUBJECT TO VETTING CLEARANCE. WHICH REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE BEEN A RESIDENT IN THE UK FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA NEED NOT APPLY.
By demonstrating skills and knowledge the post holder will contribute to the growth and maintenance of key functions of the clinical area by carrying out assigned tasks, involving direct and indirect care to patients, under minimal supervision and as directed by the nurse in charge.
The post will primarily involve night cover for which enhancements are paid as per NHS Agenda for change terms.
About us
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through monthly supervision, annual personal development plans/appraisals and access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
The trust alsovalues 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.
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist other members of the team to ensure a high standard of nursing care. Provide direct physical care to a designated group of patients through participation in the care planning, provision and evaluation of patients needs under the supervision and direction of trained nursing staff. To ensure all clinical areas are well maintained, fully stocked, kept clean tidy and safe for daily clinical use.
Some duties will include Controlled drug second checking, medication administration (Training/supervision provided), attending emergencies and participating with registered professional present.
Recognise and respect the patients as individuals with the same rights, needs and emotions as everyone else. Promote the dignity and self-esteem of patients at all times. Assisting qualified staff in the assessment of patients needs and the implementation of individual plans of care. Ensuring patient records are updated ensuring that they are up to date, clearly written and timely as required and to escalate any concerns or significant findings to the nurse in charge. Contribute to handovers, team and business meeting regularly and use the service communication systems to ensure information is used effectively.
Liaise with colleagues to find ways to optimise and improve services, identifying resources required. Assisting with health promotion and ensuring relevant health promotional materials are available to patients at all times.
Promote and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and key third party stakeholders. Be aware of how your verbal, non-verbal and written communication can be interpreted by others, ensure that a polite approach and strict confidentially is maintained at all times.
Ensure own career progression is maintained by participating in training where needs are identified. Co-operate with supervisor to facilitate effective management supervision. Work towards NVQ in Care Level 2 or 3 / Promoting Independence where this has not been achieved.
Excellent options for career progression are available include Nursing Associate apprenticeship.
Please see attached job description for full break down.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist other members of the team to ensure a high standard of nursing care. Provide direct physical care to a designated group of patients through participation in the care planning, provision and evaluation of patients needs under the supervision and direction of trained nursing staff. To ensure all clinical areas are well maintained, fully stocked, kept clean tidy and safe for daily clinical use.
Some duties will include Controlled drug second checking, medication administration (Training/supervision provided), attending emergencies and participating with registered professional present.
Recognise and respect the patients as individuals with the same rights, needs and emotions as everyone else. Promote the dignity and self-esteem of patients at all times. Assisting qualified staff in the assessment of patients needs and the implementation of individual plans of care. Ensuring patient records are updated ensuring that they are up to date, clearly written and timely as required and to escalate any concerns or significant findings to the nurse in charge. Contribute to handovers, team and business meeting regularly and use the service communication systems to ensure information is used effectively.
Liaise with colleagues to find ways to optimise and improve services, identifying resources required. Assisting with health promotion and ensuring relevant health promotional materials are available to patients at all times.
Promote and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and key third party stakeholders. Be aware of how your verbal, non-verbal and written communication can be interpreted by others, ensure that a polite approach and strict confidentially is maintained at all times.
Ensure own career progression is maintained by participating in training where needs are identified. Co-operate with supervisor to facilitate effective management supervision. Work towards NVQ in Care Level 2 or 3 / Promoting Independence where this has not been achieved.
Excellent options for career progression are available include Nursing Associate apprenticeship.
Please see attached job description for full break down.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- To have completed secondary education.
- Pass on GCSE English/ National Certificate in Literacy / ESOL Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Smoking cessation level 1 or 2
- Venepuncture
- Physical assessment, observations
- NVQ in health related and/or social care
- medication administration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- To have worked unsupervised
- To have prioritised workload
Desirable
- Working within Primary Care/Community setting
- Working within offender care/secure care setting.
- Working within secondary care/ward setting.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- To have completed secondary education.
- Pass on GCSE English/ National Certificate in Literacy / ESOL Level 2 or equivalent
Desirable
- Smoking cessation level 1 or 2
- Venepuncture
- Physical assessment, observations
- NVQ in health related and/or social care
- medication administration
Previous Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
- To have worked unsupervised
- To have prioritised workload
Desirable
- Working within Primary Care/Community setting
- Working within offender care/secure care setting.
- Working within secondary care/ward 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.
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).
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).
