Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a part time Paramedic to join our Primary Care team at HMP Stafford, a category C Prison located in Staffordshire.
HMP Stafford has a capacity of 753 males, aged 21+.
* Onsite parking
* Training opportunities
Hours:
This role is a permanent role based on 23.5 hours per week:
* 2 x 11.5 hour shifts per week (Mon to Sun)
* 1 weekend in 3
Salary:
This position is part time; you will receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum FTE, depending on experience. The salary will be pro‑rota to 23.5 hours per week.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
* Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Paramedic, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Provide outstanding evidence‑based care to patients, seeking out, listening to, and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them – focussing on emergency and unplanned care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs.
* Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
* Play an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesn’t stop there; we also offer:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:
* We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
* We act with integrity
* We embrace diversity
* We strive to do things better together
We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access all.
Qualifications and experience
* Qualified Paramedic
* Current professional registration (HCPC)
* Proven post‑registration ambulance experience
* Evidence of continued professional development
* A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach
* Proven experience in either Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments or Minor injuries / illness
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
54 Gaol Rd
Stafford
Staffordshire
ST16 3AW
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
£34,428 to £41,659 a year
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