Job Description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner and works in partnership to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, intellectual disability and substance misuse services to the diverse and culturally rich communities we serve.



In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Nursing Associate to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMYOI Feltham .



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.



Our motto is "Caring NOT Judging" so by 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 those who may have offended and those at risk of offending in the communities we serve, to improve their health status and to encourage social inclusion.



We offer a great range of career pathways to support our nurses through their journey, see the list of endless opportunities under the working for your organisation tab.



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



Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained



Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients



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



Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care



Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)



Along with the fully established benefits such as Monthly supervision; Annual personal development plans/appraisals; Support and guidance with Revalidation; Hidden Gem and annual award ceremonies. We are also able to offer access to a full range of internal and external training opportunities across our services.



Our Health and Justice healthcare services present unique and diverse learning, development, and leadership opportunities for nurses, where you will have the potential to make a significant difference to the lives of adults, children and young people who often experience a wide range of health inequalities.



We have a clinical leadership career pathway in place to ensure you feel supported and valued via our career pathway programme that facilitates lifelong learning and development enabling you to progress within you career within Health & Justice.



We will support you to ensure you develop your clinical and leadership skills this includes:



Induction programme Career coaching Clinical supervision Reflective Practice Ongoing support from professional nurse advocates NHS Leadership Academy leadership course Bespoke health and justice clinical competencies External training courses in enhanced and advanced practice

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Principal Duties:

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



Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained



Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients



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



Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care



Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Clinical Duties:

The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given):



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.

Professional:

Attend regular ELS updates



Work as part of a multidisciplinary team



Prioritise work load and have a flexible and adaptive approach



Participate meaningfully in supervision and appraisal



Attend relevant mandatory training and development in order to maintain and develop own skills and knowledge



Participate in e-learning to update skills and knowledge



Attend staff meetings and other meetings as required



Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times when working with patient information



Be familiar with all aspects of communication, verbal, non-verbal, written and electronic in order to be effective



Maintain effective communication with other team members and other agencies



Develop skills in communicating with patients who have barriers to understanding such as language, those with sensory impairment, confusion and aggression



Provide information regarding the care you are delivering



Develop listening skills and ensure empathy when caring for patients who are terminally ill



Liaise/refer to other team members/GP in a timely manner in relation to a patient's needs



Act as an ambassador for the organisation by demonstrating a high level of professionalism through excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Custodial:

Have an understanding of the Criminal Justice System and Prison Service objectives and principals



To ensure that all staff have an awareness and are compliant with all Prison Policies and Procedures.



To ensure compliance all security requirements including personal responsibility for issued keys



Respond to any situation or circumstance that might indicate a threat to security of the establishment and complete relevant security/incident documentation



Contribute toward effective risk assessment and management procedures



Use breakaway techniques, as required



Resist any pressures or inducements, informing Security/Head of Healthcare of any related incidents.

Personal Responsibility (Organisational Expectations):

In order to fulfil the job responsibilities and the environment in which these responsibilities are carried out the job holder is required to:



Maintain the highest standards of care and service, taking responsibility not only for the care you personally provide, but also for your wider contribution to the aims of your team and the NHS as a whole.



Be aware of and follow at all times the relevant National and Local code of practice in relation to their role and function. If you are in a post that requires registration with a professional body you are required to maintain that registration with the appropriate professional body.



Protect the confidentiality of personal information that you hold unless to do so would put any one at risk of significant harm. Keep accurate and professional records and information about staff, patients and clinical care, using the document based and computer based systems in operation in the Trust. Work in accordance with local policies and procedures and the statutory frameworks which govern confidentiality and data protection, information-sharing and disclosure.



Take reasonable care of Health and Safety at work for you, your team and others; ensure compliance with health and safety standards and legislation; attend all relevant Health and Safety mandatory training.



Take responsibility for attending and participating in all mandatory & essential training to ensure the safe and efficient functioning of the trust and/or safety and wellbeing of other staff and the patients you provide services for.



Participate in the appraisal process on a minimum of an annual basis in accordance with the Personal Development Review Policy to explore and identify development needs to ensure that you are able to fulfil your job role and meet all objectives set through the process.



Be familiar with and comply with, trust policies for infection control and hand hygiene in order to reduce the spread of healthcare-associated infections. This will include a requirement to attend mandatory training in Infection Control and be compliant with all measures known to be effective in reducing healthcare-associated infections, including correct uniform and dress code policy, the use of personal protective equipment policy, safe procedures for using aseptic techniques, and safe disposal of sharps.



Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults by being aware of and working in accordance with statutory guidance and local policies and procedures and attending training to a level required to ensure that you are competent to fulfill your responsibilities.



Not discriminate against patients or staff and to adhere to equal opportunities and human rights legislation; acting in ways that support equality, value diversity and respect human rights



Abide by locally agreed policies and procedures and ensure you familiarize themselves with such policies which can be found on the trust intranet our preferred method of communication. Staff who cannot access the intranet should contact their line manager.

Status:

This job description is indicative only and the role will be reviewed at least annually as part of the Personal Development Review process to take account of changing needs /development of the service



To meet the evolving needs of the organisation you may also be required to provide cover in other areas following appropriate discussion

Organisational Commitment:

Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing quality health & social care services, tailored to the needs of individuals, public & private organizations, delivered close to home. Our services are designed to increase well-being & provide opportunities for recovery. We want our employees to feel valued, challenged & supported.



Our commitment as an employer & in accordance with the NHS constitution is to provide you with:



Clear roles and responsibilities and a rewarding job so that you can make a difference to patients, their families and carer's and communities.



Personal development, access to appropriate training for your job and line management support to succeed.



Support and opportunities to maintain your health, well-being and safety and an environment free from harassment, bullying or violence.



A good working environment with flexible working opportunities, consistent with the needs of patients and with the way that people live their lives.



Fair treatment that is free from discrimination.



Opportunities to engage in decisions that affect you and the services you provide, individually, through representative organizations and through local partnership working arrangements. Opportunities to enable you to be empowered to put forward ways to deliver better and safer services for patients and their families.



(Reference NHS Constitution January 2009)