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 your 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

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for the Paramedic response with and without the direct supervision of senior healthcare managers, to include the assessment of care needs and the provision and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care.
• Act as first response to medical emergencies providing first aid/emergency care as required.
• Establish and manage care packages including assessment, planning, monitoring, and evaluation of care.
• Support Healthcare Care colleagues in the provision of care within the prison to prisoners with long-term conditions, e.g., asthma, CHD.
• Apply evidenced-based knowledge and the New Model of Care in quality care delivery.
• To assess prisoners presenting with minor injuries and illnesses as part of a triage process.
• To effectively and confidently treat prisoners in line with agreed local policies.
• To work autonomously within a nurse-led service, recognising when there is a need to refer to other members of the team.
• Effectively communicate treatment plans with nurses and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Provide immunisations and health promotion.
• To work with prisoners in order to support concordance with prescribed treatments.
• To assist in the development of staff and to commit to ensuring a high standard of care is provided safely and within all local policies and guidelines in relation to IPC and health and safety.
• To ensure all patient care is recorded accurately (on System One) and clinical decisions are based on best practice and are evidence-based (e.g., NICE, NSF).
• Attend ACCT reviews and other multidisciplinary meetings as required, including complex case review meetings.
• Screening and assessment of patients on reception including the completion of all relevant documentation.
• Maintain clinical competency in a range of extended skills as required to meet the needs of patients on the caseload.
• To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by patients.
• Work with other health care colleagues, voluntary, and statutory organisations to ensure that the holistic needs of patients are met wherever possible.
• Administer medication including controlled drugs in accordance with national guidance and Local Operational Procedures (LOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• To assume responsibility and accountability of a designated unit of the prison in relation to meeting the healthcare needs of patients along with making sure care plans are updated regularly.
• Working with the Clinical Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce.
• To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams.
• To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed.
• The post holder, where possible, will, under the direction of the team leaders and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

Person specification

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential criteria

• Paramedic/Registered General Nurse-RGN
• Evidence of professional development since registration

Desirable criteria

• Post-registration qualification that enhances clinical work: Urgent care practice, etc.
• Mentorship or supervisor qualification

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE PAID/UNPAID RELEVANT TO JOB

Essential criteria

• Experience of working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Experience of managing acute physical illness
• Experience of working in a hospital or community setting
• Experience of mentoring or supervising students

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a Prison or forensic environment

ATTITUDES, APTITUDES, PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Essential criteria

• Motivated to maintain the highest standards possible in the service.
• Able to accept constructive feedback.
• Able to ask for support where required.
• Compassionate & non-judgmental approach.
• Flexible.

Other

• Essential criteria:
  • The post holder must have the ability to understand and implement the equal opportunities policy at a level appropriate to the job.
  • Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

Essential criteria

• Expert in engaging with people with physical health problems, assessing their needs, designing and delivering appropriate interventions, and evaluating the effectiveness of the process.
• Risk assessment and management skills.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Proven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding frameworks.
• Problem-solving, stress management, & conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to engage in evidence-based practice, with an understanding of care quality (clinical governance).
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently as appropriate.
• To use supervision positively and effectively.
• Proven ability to work with patients to increase their level of self-determination and resilience.
• Effective time management.
• Knowledge of the needs and rights of patients.

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of managing complex care within the prison environment.