Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We have a Health and Justice Directorate, within which sits the 'Children and Young People' Service line working in partnership with 'Youth Custody' colleagues to provide responsive and dependable primary care, mental health, neuro-developmental and substance misuse services to the young people within our services.

In our quest to deliver patient-focused quality care we are looking to recruit a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic Primary Care Service Lead to join our new Integrated Healthcare Service team at HMYOI (Young Offender Institution) Cookham Wood in Rochester. By joining our team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the young people we care for, but also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being for this population. At HMYOI Cookham Wood we care for 15-18 year old boys in custody; if you are passionate about working with adolescents then this post is for you.

Main duties of the job

PLEASE NOTE ANY CANDIDATE WISHING TO APPLY FOR ANY OF OUR ROLES IN HEALTH AND JUSTICE SERVICES WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRISON VETTING CLEARANCE. WHICH REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE BEEN A RESIDENT IN THE UK FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA NEED NOT APPLY.

The post holder will be an experienced healthcare professional who also has excellent staff management skills. They will support the Head of Healthcare to manage and develop the Primary Care team to achieve a targeted and age/developmentally-appropriate service, delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice and local policies and procedures. This includes working closely with the wider integrated healthcare team managers to support the delivery and implementation of the trauma informed framework for integrated care (SECURE STAIRS) within the establishment.

The post holder will proactively manage and lead the Primary Care team to further develop services such as long-term condition management; nurse led minor ailment clinics, sexual health clinics and immunisation programmes. In addition, the post holder will have a key role in designing and implementing the prison wide health promotion strategy and 'Positive Health Programme'.

Essential Requirement

Registered General or Children's Nurse

Substantial post registration experience in Primary care or an acute setting (Adult/Adolescent/Child)

About us

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through monthly supervision, annual personal development plans/appraisals and access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

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Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder will operationally manage the Primary Care provision at HMYOI Cookham Wood to ensure an equitable service to that available in the community. The post holder is responsible for Clinical Leadership in primary care and public health services and ensuring that the highest quality, evidence-based services are provided.

JOB SUMMARY

The post holder will be an experienced healthcare professional who also has excellent staff management skills. They will support the Head of Healthcare to manage and develop the Primary Care team to achieve a targeted and appropriate service, delivered in accordance with evidence-based practice and local policies and procedures.

The post holder will proactively manage and lead the Primary Care team to further develop services such as long-term condition management; nurse led minor ailment clinics, sexual health clinics and immunisation programmes. In addition, the post holder will have a key role in implementing the prison wide health promotion strategy and Positive Health Programme

The post holder will work closely with the Head of Healthcare to develop and implement an effective Primary care Strategy for HMYOI Cookham Wood

There will be occasions when the post holder will be expected to deputise for the Head of Healthcare in his/her absence.

Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential

• Registered General or Children's Nurse
• Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
• Degree Level Qualification

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescriber
• Management Qualification

Experience Essential

• Substantial post registration experience in Primary and/or Adolescent care
• Experience of staff management, development, supervision and appraisal
• Experience of joint working with other agencies

Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles of Quality management
• Knowledge of and participation in research.

Key Skills & Abilities Essential

• Good communicator with competent presenting skills. Able to communicate verbally and in writing with a wide range of people at all levels
• Effective management skills - able to manage professional teams producing positive and effective outcomes
• Able to identify opportunities for developing effective and efficient service delivery
• Able to manage change and respond flexibly to non-routine situations
• Able to provide clinical leadership and contribute to strategic direction

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