Job overview
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.
Working for our organisation
There’s a place for you at CNWL. We’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.
We 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.
Benefits and additional information
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London’s population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. 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.
Job details
Main area Health & Justice
Grade NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract Permanent
Hours Full time or Part time (30 hours per week; 37.5 hours full-time)
Site HMP Aylesbury, Town Aylesbury
Salary £31,049 – £37,796 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Job ref 333-D-HJ-1966-A
Details about the employer
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. 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.
Responsibilities and requirements
Detailed job description and main 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
- 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
- First Level/ Registered Nurse
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- Teaching and Mentorship qualification and experience
Skills and knowledge
- 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
- 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
- Ability to work independently
- Experience of working within primary care or A&E setting
- Experience of working within a secure environment
Personal disposition
- 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
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used as a support tool, not a replacement for the applicant’s own work. Applications must remain personal, accurate, and reflective of the candidate’s real experience. AI-generated content must not misrepresent skills, qualifications, or experience. Over reliance on AI-generated content is discouraged and may diminish the applicant’s chances of success.
We monitor applications for any behaviour that could create an unfair advantage, and we check all references carefully. You are likely to be tested on your experience at interview, so be honest and make sure all the information in your application is correct. Please note that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is prohibited during the interview process.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
#J-18808-Ljbffr…