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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.
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.
Detailed Job Description and Main 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.
* 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.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
* Qualified Paramedic with current HCPC registration.
* ALS/ATLS/PALS Qualification for Paramedics.
* Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
* Teaching and assessing qualification.
Previous Experience
* 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.
Skills & Knowledge
* 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.
We offer a generous relocation package and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits.
CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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