Job Description

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 a 7 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



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.



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



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