Job summary
The post holder will operationally manage the Primary Care provision at HMP Woodhill to ensure an equitable service to that available in the community. The post holder is responsible for Clinical Leadership in primary care and public health and ensuring that the highest quality, evidence-based services are provided.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be an experienced healthcare professional within primary care services who also has excellent staff management skills. They will support the Head of Healthcare to manage and develop the Primary Care team to achieve a targeted and appropriate service, delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice and local policies and procedures.
The post holder will proactively manage and lead the Primary Care team to further develop services such as long-term condition management; nurse led minor ailment clinics, sexual health clinics and immunisation programmes, national screening programmes and health promotion initiatives.
The post holder will work closely with the Head of Healthcare to develop and implement an effective Primary care Strategy for HMP Woodhill.
There will be occasions when the post holder will be expected to deputise for the Head of Healthcare in his/her absence.
About us
There's a place for you at CNWL.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.Providingtop quality caredepends on our ability to employ the best people.We're always looking torecruit outstanding peoplewho 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 adiverse 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as Professional Lead and provide support to all members of the Healthcare team
Working with the Wellbeing Team 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 HJS.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
Act as Professional Lead and provide support to all members of the Healthcare team
Working with the Wellbeing Team 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 HJS.
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
Person Specification
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
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of Quality management.
- Knowledge of and participation in research.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in Primary care or an acute setting (Adult)
- Experience of staff management, development, supervision and appraisal
- Experience of joint working with other agencies
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a secure or immigration setting.
- Experience of developing policies and procedures
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or other appropriate healthcare professional
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Degree Level Qualification
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Management Qualification
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
- Effective management skills - able to manage professional teams producing positive and effective outcomes
- Able to identify opportunities for developing effective and efficient service delivery
- Able to manage change and respond flexibly to non-routine situations
- 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 employmen
- Committed to the continuous development of job-related knowledge and skills
Person Specification
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
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of Quality management.
- Knowledge of and participation in research.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial post registration experience in Primary care or an acute setting (Adult)
- Experience of staff management, development, supervision and appraisal
- Experience of joint working with other agencies
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a secure or immigration setting.
- Experience of developing policies and procedures
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or other appropriate healthcare professional
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
- Degree Level Qualification
Desirable
- Non-Medical Prescriber
- Management Qualification
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
- Effective management skills - able to manage professional teams producing positive and effective outcomes
- Able to identify opportunities for developing effective and efficient service delivery
- Able to manage change and respond flexibly to non-routine situations
- 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 employmen
- Committed to the continuous development of job-related knowledge and skills
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).
