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 5 Paramedic 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) andadults 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
PLEASE NOTE ANY CANDIDATE WISHING TO APPLY FOR ANY OF OUR ROLES IN HEALTH AND JUSTICE SERVICES WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRISON 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
Main duties of the job
To provide high quality emergency care and minor injury treatment to patients with both primary care and acute care needs in a prison setting by playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care.This role requires a Registered Paramedic to work as part of a team delivering care to patients both within the Healthcare Centres and on the Wings / House Blocks within the prison environment.The Registered Paramedic will work as part of a team of Primary Care Nurses within a HMP site.The role requires you to function autonomously and within your sphere of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff. You must be able to assess patients,plan their care, administer treatment and discharge them or refer them as appropriate to other healthcare professionals / external agencies. The HMP sites are clinical facilities which require an individual to have the ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast pace environment, in line with the protocols and policies of the local Service and CNWL, and professional body.
About us
CNWL deliver an integrated health care service at HMP YOI Feltham. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of this innovated model and also an opportunity to use all of your clinical and interpersonal skills, develop new skills and work with a unique population group who need your clinical skills.
You could make a difference. This is a varied role working within a Primary Care setting providing high quality emergency care and minor injury treatment to patients with both primary care and acute care needs. It also requires you to play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care ,work in a truly holistic manner, responding to the needs of both physical and mental well-being .
Our motto? Caring not judging.
What we Offer
- Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to a **preceptorship Programme**
- Support and guidance with Revalidation
- Ongoing supervision and appraisals
- Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies
- Excellent staff benefits: our benefit packages are amongst the best in London and include: childcare vouchers, health and wellbeing services, season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and relocation package. We are also proud to support our employees with continued professional development opportunities and further education subject to service needs.
- We welcome flexible working and will consider part-time applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Professional Responsibilities
- Act as a positive role model to staff and patients.
- Conduct invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent
- To respond to all emergency codes in accordance with agreed protocols. This will includebeing the emergency responder.
- Procedures where appropriately trained and competent i.e. suturing, IV access,haemorrhage control, wound care.
- Vital observations and diagnostics eg blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucosemonitoring.
- Assisting with sexual health promotion, screening and treatment clinics.
- Cardiac & CVA intervention / competent in the monitoring of physiological observations byundertaking a full assessment using a structured and prioritised approach and therecognition of the acutely ill patient e.g. ABCDE approach, ECG recognition, pathways for CVA and the diagnosis and referral of a range of cardiac conditions
- To determine the appropriate destination for the patient to include the initiation of treatment linked to an agreed and regulated care pathway in association with other health, mental andsocial care professionals in cases where transport to hospital is not required.
- Assess individuals health needs.
- To undertake first and secondary reception screens
- Provision of holistic care.
- Administer treatment within local guidelines / protocols within ones own scope of practice.
- To maintain competencies associated with the role ensuring you are working within your own limitations / scope of practice.
- Administer medication, within areas of competence (as prescribed on System One and homely remedies).
- Deliver smoking cessation clinics and advise within the smoke-free prison environment
- Develop / maintain advanced clinical skills. i.e., suturing, paramedic led clinics
- Develop/maintain advanced clinical skills and knowledge in relation to dynamic patient case mix.
- Referral / sign posting to appropriate health professionals / services.
- Provide 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.
- Provide patient information and education.
- Ensure CNWL clinical protocols are adhered to at all times.
- Work at all times within the relevant code of professional conduct.
- Maintain own personal and professional development plan, in line with CNWLs company and service objectives.
- Appraise own performance and discuss development needs of the individual and the team with mentors, supervisors and line manager. Appraise more junior staff members as applicable to the role / structure.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision.
- Be conversant and comply with the services fire precautions and procedures for evacuation and emergency resuscitation.
- Assist with the triage role as appropriate
- To maintain standards of infection control within the unit and during clinical care and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Professional Responsibilities
- Act as a positive role model to staff and patients.
- Conduct invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent
- To respond to all emergency codes in accordance with agreed protocols. This will includebeing the emergency responder.
- Procedures where appropriately trained and competent i.e. suturing, IV access,haemorrhage control, wound care.
- Vital observations and diagnostics eg blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucosemonitoring.
- Assisting with sexual health promotion, screening and treatment clinics.
- Cardiac & CVA intervention / competent in the monitoring of physiological observations byundertaking a full assessment using a structured and prioritised approach and therecognition of the acutely ill patient e.g. ABCDE approach, ECG recognition, pathways for CVA and the diagnosis and referral of a range of cardiac conditions
- To determine the appropriate destination for the patient to include the initiation of treatment linked to an agreed and regulated care pathway in association with other health, mental andsocial care professionals in cases where transport to hospital is not required.
- Assess individuals health needs.
- To undertake first and secondary reception screens
- Provision of holistic care.
- Administer treatment within local guidelines / protocols within ones own scope of practice.
- To maintain competencies associated with the role ensuring you are working within your own limitations / scope of practice.
- Administer medication, within areas of competence (as prescribed on System One and homely remedies).
- Deliver smoking cessation clinics and advise within the smoke-free prison environment
- Develop / maintain advanced clinical skills. i.e., suturing, paramedic led clinics
- Develop/maintain advanced clinical skills and knowledge in relation to dynamic patient case mix.
- Referral / sign posting to appropriate health professionals / services.
- Provide 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.
- Provide patient information and education.
- Ensure CNWL clinical protocols are adhered to at all times.
- Work at all times within the relevant code of professional conduct.
- Maintain own personal and professional development plan, in line with CNWLs company and service objectives.
- Appraise own performance and discuss development needs of the individual and the team with mentors, supervisors and line manager. Appraise more junior staff members as applicable to the role / structure.
- Participate in regular clinical supervision.
- Be conversant and comply with the services fire precautions and procedures for evacuation and emergency resuscitation.
- Assist with the triage role as appropriate
- To maintain standards of infection control within the unit and during clinical care and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oQualified Paramedic with current HCPC registration
- oALS/ATLS/PALS Qualification for Paramedics
- oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- oTeaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience including evidence of working in any of these following clinical areas; Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments, Minor Injuries / Illness Units
- oEvidence of team leadership and supervision of junior staff
- oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- oExperience within Accident and Emergency and Primary Care environments
- oExperience of managing a team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of extended skills eg suturing.
Desirable
- oExperience of presenting information to a wider audience
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- oQualified Paramedic with current HCPC registration
- oALS/ATLS/PALS Qualification for Paramedics
- oEvidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Desirable
- oTeaching and assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Proven post registration experience including evidence of working in any of these following clinical areas; Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments, Minor Injuries / Illness Units
- oEvidence of team leadership and supervision of junior staff
- oExperience of working within a multi-disciplinary team
Desirable
- oExperience within Accident and Emergency and Primary Care environments
- oExperience of managing a team
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- oEvidence of extended skills eg suturing.
Desirable
- oExperience of presenting information to a wider audience
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).
