Primary Care Paramedic - Guildford
Job overview
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 Paramedic to join our forward thinking, friendly and expanding Health & Justice team at HMP High Down. 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.
Main duties of the job- To provide high quality emergency care and minor injury treatment to patients with both primary care and acute care needs in a prison setting by playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care.
- This role requires a Registered Paramedic to work as part of a team delivering care to patients both within the Healthcare Centres and on the Wings / Houseblocks within the prison environment.
- The Registered Paramedic will work as part of a team of Primary Care Nurses within a HMP site.
- The role requires you to function autonomously and within your sphere of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff. You must be able to assess patients, plan their care, administer treatment and discharge them or refer them as appropriate to other healthcare professionals / external agencies. The HMP sites are clinical facilities which require an individual to have the ability to work effectively as part of a multi professional team within a fast pace environment, in line with the protocols and policies of the local Service and CNWL, and professional bodies.
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Working for our organisation
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through:
- · Monthly supervision
- · Annual personal development plans/appraisals
- · Access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.
Excellent progression through various career pathway opportunities such as but not limited to:
- · Preceptorship Programme
- · Support & guidance with Revalidation
- · Hidden Gem & annual award ceremonies
Excellent staff benefits, our benefit packages are among the best in London:
- · Health & wellbeing services
- · Season ticket loans
- · Cycle to work scheme
- · Relocation package
Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.
All of our sites in Surrey offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience.
Clinical Professional Responsibilities:
Act as a positive role model to staff and patients.
Conduct Invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent
To respond to all emergency codes in accordance with agreed protocols. This will include being the emergency responder covering the prison on night shifts.
Procedures where appropriately trained and competent i.e suturing, IV access, haemorrhage control, wound care
Cardiac & CVA intervention / competent in the monitoring of physiological observations by undertaking a full assessment using a structured and prioritised approach and the recognition of the acutely ill patient e.g. ABCDE approach, ECG recognition, pathways for CVA and the diagnosis and referral of a range of cardiac conditions
To determine the appropriate destination for the patient to include the initiation of treatment linked to an agreed and regulated care pathway in association with other health, mental and social care professionals in cases where transport to hospital is not required.
Assess individual’s health needs.
To undertake first and secondary reception screens
Provision of holistic care.
Administer treatment within local guidelines / protocols within one’s own scope of practice.
To maintain competencies associated with the role ensuring you are working within your own limitations / scope of practice.
Administer prescribed medication and medication within Patient Group Directions or if qualified and appropriate to the centre via Independent Nurse Prescribing.
Advise within the smoke-free prison environment
Develop / maintain advanced clinical skills. i.e., suturing, paramedic led clinics
Develop/maintain advanced clinical skills and knowledge in relation to dynamic patient case mix.
Referral / sign posting to appropriate health professionals / services.
Provide patient information and education.
Ensure the Trust’s clinical protocols are adhered to at all times.
Work at all times within the relevant code of professional conduct.
Support line managers.
To participate and assist in the setting of standards of patient care based on sound research findings.
Maintain own personal and professional development plan, in line with the Trust’s policy and service objectives.
Appraise own performance and discuss development needs with mentors, supervisors and line manager.
Participate in regular clinical supervision.
Support junior staff/students.
Be conversant and comply with the Service’s fire precautions and procedures for evacuation and emergency resuscitation.
Assist with the triage role as appropriate
To maintain standards of infection control within the unit and during clinical care and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Qualified Paramedic with current HCPC registration
- ALS/ATLS/PALS Qualification for Paramedics
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Post registration qualification in autonomous practice or equivalent
- Teaching and assessing qualification
Previous Experience
Essential criteria- Proven post registration experience including evidence of working in any of these following clinical areas; 1. Accident & Emergency 2. Primary Care environments 3. Minor Injuries / Illness Units
- Experience of working autonomously
- Evidence of teaching and assessing others
- Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team
- Evidence of participation in clinical supervision (either in the supervised or supervisor role)
- Experience within Accident and Emergency and Primary Care environments
- Experience of managing a team
- Evidence of team leadership and supervision of junior staff
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Evidence of autonomous working and the skills in physical assessment required, diagnosis and treatment by use of portfolio and show willingness to develop
- Able to produce detailed and accurate records
- Evidence of extended skills e.g suturing.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Basic IT skills
- Ability to demonstrate clinical expertise and knowledge of audit
- Demonstrable critical reasoning skills and decision making
- Demonstrable evidence of multiprofessional / multi-agency working
- Ability to prioritise patient care
- Perceptive, flexible and effective leadership skills
- Ability to demonstrate effective use of staff and resources
- Complete understanding of the medicolegal aspects of the role
- Fully understanding of equal opportunities, diversity and cultural issue which may arise in the role
- Evidence of knowledge in: 1. current professional issues 2. health promotion 3. clinical governance 4. national initiatives e.g. NICE guidelines, knowledge of National Health Service Framework issues 5. pharmacology 6. evidence based practice
- Standard for Better Health
- Experience of working in criminal justice settin
Attitudes, aptitudes personal characteristics
Essential criteria- Friendly and approachable, and has professional demeanour.
- Good presentation of self, enthusiastic, flexible, innovative, confident, assertive yet approachable.
- Committed to patient care and first class service provision.
- Flexible and proactive attitude to working arrangements.
- s able to work alone or as part of a team according to operational need.
- Ability to work within a pressurised environment.
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.
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