The post holder will contribute to the delivery of an expert integrated healthcare service to patients within HMP Aylesbury.

They will provide a comprehensive primary care physical health service and work primarily within primary care which is part of an integrated healthcare service which includes Primary care, wellbeing (which includes mental health and substance misuse)

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of an expert integrated healthcare service to patients within HMP Aylesbury. They will offer advice to clinicians, allied healthcare professionals.

To be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic health care to the prison population based on a primary care model.

To assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality evidence-based care within the boundaries of the role.

To monitor long term conditions, deliver health promotion and screening and respond to medical emergencies.

About us

There's a place for you at CNWLWe'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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Triage patient needs in accordance with specific standard operating procedures
• Assess, plan and implement care for patients, within each care/treatment pathway, in order to promote wellbeing
• Facilitate the use of evidence based practice to ensure that clinical care is both effective and appropriate
• Carry out general nursing duties
• Maintain contemporaneous records
• Support and make a professional contribution to the development of integrated healthcare
• Act as a preceptor/mentor in accordance with experience.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

• First Level/ Registered Nurse
• Evidence of personal development in previous employment

Desirable

• Teaching and Mentorship qualification and experience

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of health promotion
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients
• Ability to communicate different levels with colleagues and patients.
• Good working knowledge of IT and emails
• Display an understanding of the NHS agenda with regards to offender health
• Display an appreciation of the roles of the members of multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Understanding of quality and change in a clinical setting
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Previous Experience

Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within primary care or A& E setting
• Experience of working within a secure environment

Personal disposition

Essential

• Can demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
• Understands own accountability
• Willingness to learn and develop recognises the need for flexibility
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting and empowering offenders to attain their best level of independence.

Employer details

Employer name

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Aylesbury

Aylesbury

HP201EH

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