Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Primary Care Nursing Associate - HMP/YOI Bronzefield
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Job Overview
CNWL is a Top Employer Award Winner, delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across London and beyond. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Primary Care Nursing Associate to join our supportive Health & Justice team at HMP Bronzefield.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in secure settings, helping to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Working within our prison healthcare service, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a 7-day service.
Guided by our motto, “Caring, Not Judging,” we work alongside the criminal justice system and partner agencies to deliver responsive, person-centred primary care and mental health services that support recovery, rehabilitation and social inclusion.
Join an award-winning team where your skills, compassion and expertise can have a lasting impact.
Find out what it's like to work with us: Hear from our Health & Justice staff
Main duties of the job
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, focusing 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.
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.
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Why Join Our Team?
At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and career progression. You'll benefit from regular supervision, personalised development plans, specialist training opportunities, preceptorship programmes and revalidation support, helping you achieve your professional goals.
We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as our Hidden Gem Awards and annual staff recognition events. You'll also have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, ensuring you feel supported both at work and beyond.
Through MyTrustBenefits, you and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining, alongside free online learning resources to support your personal and professional development.
Staff based at our Surrey sites enjoy additional benefits, including free onsite parking and complimentary access to onsite leisure facilities, making it easier to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and save money.
Join an award-winning organisation where you'll feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
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)
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Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
- UK NMC PIN
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- NVQ 2 medication administration qualification
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate or equivalent
Previous Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous relevant work experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within a secure environment
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Willingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
- Ability to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service
Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics
Essential criteria
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
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