An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at HMP Littlehey in the Health Care Team. We are looking for an individual who possesses a caring, positive attitude and is dedicated and conscientious. Good communication abilities, compassion, and organisational skills are paramount. The candidates will have the ability to lead by example and work well in a team. A strong interest in working with prisoners is essential.
HMP Littlehey is a Category C prison situated in the picturesque village of Perry in Cambridgeshire and has free parking, staff restaurant, and onsite gymnasium. The prison accommodates 1240 adult male prisoners.
We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training.
In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts a Recruitment and Retention incentive of £5000 for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 18 months of employment (given probation/supervision standards are met). Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply.
Main duties of the job:
To be a Senior Clinician for custodial healthcare within the establishment, providing expert-level advice on prisoner healthcare and their management/needs both within the healthcare arena and also to non-clinical staff of all disciplines across the local establishment. Respond to medical emergencies as emergency first responder, coordinating care and providing clinical leadership whilst delivering pre-hospital clinical care of a high standard to prisoners. To provide medical support/advice to the establishment when prisoners are relocated under control and restraint. To administer medication in accordance with NMC guidelines. To contribute extensively to the risk assessments of the in-possession policy in collaboration with the Pharmacy Team. To be professionally accountable for individual practice, working within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records on the clinical IT system, in accordance with NMC guidance. To provide statistical reports on clinical activity as required. To employ advanced clinical decision making and triage skills in deciding which clinical pathway fits the needs of the prisoners at first contact. To ensure that prisoners who require emergency transfer are assessed using the Medical Early Warning Score, appropriately stabilized and that a comprehensive handover is given to paramedics.
About us:
Our core strategy is to be an
employer of choice ,
a great place to work
and be known for a
diverse and inclusive culture
whose staff feel
valued .
As a
health and wellbeing organisation
here at
team NHFT
we are dedicated to continually
innovate
and
strive to make a difference
to our community and those working for our Trust.
HMP Littlehey is a category C male training prison with an operational capacity of 1240. Clinical services are delivered from two modern, well-equipped Healthcare Centres within the prison.
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust won the contract to provide a fully integrated healthcare service, commencing 1st April 2015.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Job description:
Job responsibilities:
The primary focus of this post will be to deliver the highest standard of care required to meet the diverse and complex healthcare needs of an adult male population.
Health care services are delivered from two modern well-equipped healthcare centres by a multi-disciplinary team who have, in the past, won the prestigious WHO European Best Practice Award and NHFT Team of the Year in 2018.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience:
Essential:
Professional qualification 2 years post registration experience
Desirable:
Previous prison experience Excellent written and communication skills
Skills:
Essential:
2 years post registration experience
Desirable:
Chronic disease management
Employer details:
Employer name:
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address:
HMP Littlehey
Crow Spinney Lane, Perry
Huntingdon
PE28 0SR
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HMP Littlehey is a Category C prison situated in the picturesque village of Perry in Cambridgeshire and has free parking, staff restaurant, and onsite gymnasium. The prison accommodates 1240 adult male prisoners.
We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training.
In addition to the benefits offered under the NHS terms and conditions of service, this post additionally attracts a Recruitment and Retention incentive of £5000 for the successful applicant/s paid over the first 18 months of employment (given probation/supervision standards are met). Please note incentive payments are not applicable to existing NHFT substantive staff. Terms and conditions apply.
Main duties of the job:
To be a Senior Clinician for custodial healthcare within the establishment, providing expert-level advice on prisoner healthcare and their management/needs both within the healthcare arena and also to non-clinical staff of all disciplines across the local establishment. Respond to medical emergencies as emergency first responder, coordinating care and providing clinical leadership whilst delivering pre-hospital clinical care of a high standard to prisoners. To provide medical support/advice to the establishment when prisoners are relocated under control and restraint. To administer medication in accordance with NMC guidelines. To contribute extensively to the risk assessments of the in-possession policy in collaboration with the Pharmacy Team. To be professionally accountable for individual practice, working within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. To maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records on the clinical IT system, in accordance with NMC guidance. To provide statistical reports on clinical activity as required. To employ advanced clinical decision making and triage skills in deciding which clinical pathway fits the needs of the prisoners at first contact. To ensure that prisoners who require emergency transfer are assessed using the Medical Early Warning Score, appropriately stabilized and that a comprehensive handover is given to paramedics.
About us:
Our core strategy is to be an
employer of choice ,
a great place to work
and be known for a
diverse and inclusive culture
whose staff feel
valued .
As a
health and wellbeing organisation
here at
team NHFT
we are dedicated to continually
innovate
and
strive to make a difference
to our community and those working for our Trust.
HMP Littlehey is a category C male training prison with an operational capacity of 1240. Clinical services are delivered from two modern, well-equipped Healthcare Centres within the prison.
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust won the contract to provide a fully integrated healthcare service, commencing 1st April 2015.
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Job description:
Job responsibilities:
The primary focus of this post will be to deliver the highest standard of care required to meet the diverse and complex healthcare needs of an adult male population.
Health care services are delivered from two modern well-equipped healthcare centres by a multi-disciplinary team who have, in the past, won the prestigious WHO European Best Practice Award and NHFT Team of the Year in 2018.
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification:
Knowledge & Experience:
Essential:
Professional qualification 2 years post registration experience
Desirable:
Previous prison experience Excellent written and communication skills
Skills:
Essential:
2 years post registration experience
Desirable:
Chronic disease management
Employer details:
Employer name:
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address:
HMP Littlehey
Crow Spinney Lane, Perry
Huntingdon
PE28 0SR
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
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