Overview
Working under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse, the post holder will compliment and form a key part of the Multi-Disciplinary healthcare services, providing high standards of individualised, non-judgemental care for patients and supporting the operational requirements of delivering Prison Healthcare across Primary care, Mental Health and Substance misuse services to support the delivery of holistic care packages within our integrated services. The post holder will undertake delegated duties covering the patient journey from reception of prisoners into prison through to their discharge through the gate. This includes reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, appropriate clinical duties, undertakingclinics such as Phlebotomy clinics, ECG Clinics and NHS health checks, sexual health and health promotion to improve mental, physical and social needs. The post holderwill also be expected to work as part of the emergency response team as required. The post holder will have the skills to support patients showing low level mental ill health and withdrawal from illicit substances by providing support in accordance with agreed care plans. The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation., Patient careo The post holder will support, implement and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitionero Develop appropriate and professional relationships with service users, which will promote effective communications and recoveryo Ensure consent is obtained at every interventiono Promote patient engagement and personal responsibility to manage theirhealth providing the necessary support to do soo To support the development of appropriate care plans and contribute to the review and evaluationo To carry response radio and respond to emergencies with qualified nurseundertaking relevant interventions as directedo Deliver 1:1 intervention as agreed within care packageo Support patients presenting to the service in crisis ensuring appropriate onward referrals and flag immediate riskso To have a good understanding of System1 and complete electronicdocumentation using the agreed read codes where appropriateo To record, use and store information in accordance with Caldicott and GDPR, Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
* Access to NHS Pension
* Annual leave on your Birthday
* Welcome payment for some posts
* Refer a friend scheme
* Training and Development opportunities
* Flexible Working
* Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
* Up to 33 days annual leave
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
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