• Job Description

  Req#: C9333-23-0729

  Job summary

  Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust is a Top Employer Award Winner. We have a Health and Justice Services Directorate, within which sits the 'Children and Young People' Service line working in partnership with 'Youth Custody Service' colleagues to provide trauma-informed primary care, mental health, neuro-developmental and substance misuse services to the young people and young adults within our care.

  It is our quest to deliver patient-focused, developmentally appropriate, quality care; promoting a trauma informed environment together with our operational colleagues and supporting young people and young adults to understand their own health and wellbeing needs and maximise all opportunities to achieve their goals during their stay and beyond.

  We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Integrated Healthcare Service at HMPYOI Feltham. Feltham is effectively two separate establishments delivering healthcare services to young people in Feltham A (15-19 years) and young adults in Feltham B (18-25 years). These two cohorts have slightly different needs and we are looking for staff that understand this and work in line with 'Child First' principles. By joining our team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of the young people we care for, but also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being for this population.

  Main duties of the job

  Staff working within Primary Care will:

  • Provide an accessible individual patient assessment, treatment and referral service
  • Monitor the ongoing health status of patients and address identified issues
  • Work with children/young adults to influence the impact on their health arising from current lifestyle patterns/choices
  • Implement effective discharge plans for transfer or release locations
  • Co-ordinate multi-disciplinary clinical practice to provide focused and integrated care and treatment programmes/packages.
  • Work collaboratively with staff of other disciplines e.g. officers and governors to provide integrated and coordinated treatments.

  If the above sounds like this might be the job for you... We are looking for Band 6 RGN/RCN Senior Primary Care nurses to join us as part of the Integrated health team within HMP/YOI Feltham.

  You could make a difference. This is a varied role working within a Primary Care setting providing high quality care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs. It takes a very special, dedicated, resilient and caring clinician to provide care in such an ever changing, dynamic environment and you will be joining like-minded exceptional healthcare professionals.

  Working within an integrated team affords us the benefit of being able to work in a truly holistic manner, responding to the needs of both physical and mental well-being .

  Our motto? Caring not judging

  About us

  Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust offers its staff ongoing career progression through monthly supervision, annual personal development plans/appraisals and access to exciting internal and external training opportunities.

  The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits. MyTrustBenefits is an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends. It offers over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide. Save money on your weekly food shops, toiletries, cosmetics, cinema, meals out, holidays, travel and entertainment. You can also access free online courses on a variety of topics, professional and personal, ranging from business management, languages, law and teaching.

  All of our sites in CYPSL offer free use of the onsite leisure facilities and free parking for staff at the HMP YOI establishments.

  PLEASE NOTE ANY CANDIDATE WISHING TO APPLY FOR ANY OF OUR ROLES IN HEALTH AND JUSTICE SERVICES WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRISON VETTING CLEARANCE WHICH REQUIRES YOU TO HAVE BEEN A RESIDENT IN THE UK FOR A MINIMUM OF 3 YEARS. CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT MEET THIS CRITERIA NEED NOT APPLY.

  Date posted

  02 June 2023

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 6

  Salary

  £38,762 to £45,765 a year per annum inc. Outer HCAS

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time

  Reference number

  333-D-HJ-1340-B

  Job locations

  HMYOI Feltham

  Feltham

  TW13 4ND

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Clinical

  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients using agreed Patient Group Directives or care pathways where appropriate.
  • Plans and organises own workload without direct supervision in order to meet the requirements of the regime.
  • Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other demanding patients, staff requests.
  • Treat where possible (e.g. Hep B and Flu vaccines, minor ailments), referring on to other departments, clinical specialists or any other appropriate person as required.
  • Ensure that those identified as requiring specialist input such as mental health or substance misuse, are referred in as timely a manner as possible and that relevant paperwork is completed and care pathway communicated to relevant staff, taking due account of the sensitivity of any information shared with non healthcare professionals who have to manage them.
  • For those identified as being at risk of self-harm, complete an ACCT document following a thorough assessment and communicate concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
  • Provide appropriate and timely health promotion interventions to the children/young adults and advise staff accordingly.
  • Participate in health promotion/harm minimisation clinics in specific disease related areas, ensuring that clinics run smoothly and meet national and local priorities and guidelines e.g.
    • Smoking cessation
    • Sexual health
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Vaccinations
    • Woundcare
  • Will be required to take, collect or transport specimens such as blood, wound swabs or urine.
  • Will be required to undertake wound dressings.
  • Ensure that women being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP.
  • Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator.
  • Attend case conferences as required for patients with challenging behaviour or those on ACCT documents.
  • Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other units and/or teams.

  1. Administrative

  • Participate in audits and provide statistical data as required to Offender Health, Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust or the prison, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with the Data Protection Act at all times.
  • Generate, keep and maintain accurate contemporaneous records of activity and other data, giving due regard to local and national policies and professional standards for record keeping to facilitate effective communication systems within nursing and wider multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies.
  • Complete prison specific paperwork such as security intelligence reports and incident report forms.
  • Identify shortfalls in stock levels and/or failure of equipment and liaise with the appropriate manager to arrange replenishment or replacement.

  1. Education and Development

  • Participate fully in the appraisal/personal development review process, identifying personal, professional and developmental needs.
  • Actively work towards developing the necessary skills and competencies as defined by the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) Outline and provide evidence to support this.
  • Complete all mandatory training.
  • Support students, junior and peers, both formally and informally, in their development using encouragement, informal teaching and coaching activities.
  • Work with your Senior Managers and wider multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate learning experiences for colleagues, students and others allocated to the team, to facilitate new skills and knowledge required to meet changing needs.

  1. Professional

  • Work within the policies and guidelines set out by Health & Justice Services; CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; The Code of Conduct (NMC) and other relevant legislative frameworks using a reflective approach to practice.
  • Exercise professional accountability at all times, particularly in the use of skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, unfamiliar circumstances and across professional boundaries, and be aware of statutory national requirements relevant to the job function e.g. the Health and Safety At Work Act.
  • Participate in the overall planning, delivery and evaluation of healthcare services to young people through meetings and working groups, taking into consideration the broad framework of clinical governance.
  • Work in close partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team (statutory and voluntary) within the prison to ensure any managerial, professional practice and service developments are implemented effectively.

  1. Responsibilities Specific To The Prison Environment

  • Comply with all relevant security procedures pertaining to keys, and the passing on of relevant information, which might pose a risk to staff, other patients or third parties.
  • Be familiar with Prison Service Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety and any other relevant material, in order to function as an informed practitioner within the Prison Setting.

  1. Working Conditions

  • Staff may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances such is information regarding patients criminal behaviour or occasionally exposed to distressing episodes of self harm.
  • Staff will be required to concentrate for periods of time where the work is unpredictable

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Clinical

  • Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients using agreed Patient Group Directives or care pathways where appropriate.
  • Plans and organises own workload without direct supervision in order to meet the requirements of the regime.
  • Administer medication as prescribed, which may include oral, immunisations, intramuscular injections, insulin or nebulisers, and may be compounded by frequent unplanned interruptions such as other demanding patients, staff requests.
  • Treat where possible (e.g. Hep B and Flu vaccines, minor ailments), referring on to other departments, clinical specialists or any other appropriate person as required.
  • Ensure that those identified as requiring specialist input such as mental health or substance misuse, are referred in as timely a manner as possible and that relevant paperwork is completed and care pathway communicated to relevant staff, taking due account of the sensitivity of any information shared with non healthcare professionals who have to manage them.
  • For those identified as being at risk of self-harm, complete an ACCT document following a thorough assessment and communicate concerns to the appropriate member of staff.
  • Provide appropriate and timely health promotion interventions to the children/young adults and advise staff accordingly.
  • Participate in health promotion/harm minimisation clinics in specific disease related areas, ensuring that clinics run smoothly and meet national and local priorities and guidelines e.g.
    • Smoking cessation
    • Sexual health
    • Diabetes
    • Asthma
    • Vaccinations
    • Woundcare
  • Will be required to take, collect or transport specimens such as blood, wound swabs or urine.
  • Will be required to undertake wound dressings.
  • Ensure that women being discharged back to the community have sufficient medication and a discharge letter summarising their care package for their GP.
  • Carry out CPR when required and make best use of the emergency equipment such as the defibrillator.
  • Attend case conferences as required for patients with challenging behaviour or those on ACCT documents.
  • Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, which are consistent with the responsibilities and grade of the post. This may include providing cover for other units and/or teams.

  1. Administrative

  • Participate in audits and provide statistical data as required to Offender Health, Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust or the prison, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with the Data Protection Act at all times.
  • Generate, keep and maintain accurate contemporaneous records of activity and other data, giving due regard to local and national policies and professional standards for record keeping to facilitate effective communication systems within nursing and wider multi-disciplinary teams and other agencies.
  • Complete prison specific paperwork such as security intelligence reports and incident report forms.
  • Identify shortfalls in stock levels and/or failure of equipment and liaise with the appropriate manager to arrange replenishment or replacement.

  1. Education and Development

  • Participate fully in the appraisal/personal development review process, identifying personal, professional and developmental needs.
  • Actively work towards developing the necessary skills and competencies as defined by the Knowledge and Skills Framework (KSF) Outline and provide evidence to support this.
  • Complete all mandatory training.
  • Support students, junior and peers, both formally and informally, in their development using encouragement, informal teaching and coaching activities.
  • Work with your Senior Managers and wider multidisciplinary team to provide appropriate learning experiences for colleagues, students and others allocated to the team, to facilitate new skills and knowledge required to meet changing needs.

  1. Professional

  • Work within the policies and guidelines set out by Health & Justice Services; CNWL NHS Foundation Trust; The Code of Conduct (NMC) and other relevant legislative frameworks using a reflective approach to practice.
  • Exercise professional accountability at all times, particularly in the use of skills, knowledge and expertise in changing environments, unfamiliar circumstances and across professional boundaries, and be aware of statutory national requirements relevant to the job function e.g. the Health and Safety At Work Act.
  • Participate in the overall planning, delivery and evaluation of healthcare services to young people through meetings and working groups, taking into consideration the broad framework of clinical governance.
  • Work in close partnership with other members of the multidisciplinary team (statutory and voluntary) within the prison to ensure any managerial, professional practice and service developments are implemented effectively.

  1. Responsibilities Specific To The Prison Environment

  • Comply with all relevant security procedures pertaining to keys, and the passing on of relevant information, which might pose a risk to staff, other patients or third parties.
  • Be familiar with Prison Service Standards, Standing Orders, Circular Instructions, Notices to Staff, Prison Rules, Health and Safety and any other relevant material, in order to function as an informed practitioner within the Prison Setting.

  1. Working Conditions

  • Staff may be exposed to distressing or emotional circumstances such is information regarding patients criminal behaviour or occasionally exposed to distressing episodes of self harm.
  • Staff will be required to concentrate for periods of time where the work is unpredictable

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oRegistered General Nurse/Childrens Nurse
  • oEvidence of personal and professional development in Nursing since Registration

  Desirable

  • oPost registration qualification appropriate to speciality
  • oChronic disease management or long term condition qualification
  • oENB 998 or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • oPrevious experience required.
  • oAbility to keep accurate records
  • oPractical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations.
  • oExperience of running clinics
  • oExperience in providing and receiving supervision

  Desirable

  • oExperience of working within a secure environment / prison
  • oExperience of systmone IT system

  SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

  Essential

  • oKnowledge of medication rounds and the safe storage and administration of drugs.
  • oKnowledge of clinical audit process and an ability to use audit tools.
  • oAbility to assess plans, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred.
  • oAbility to use computer to access patient information and use email.
  • oAbility to maintain patient records within standards required by locally, Trust & NMC
  • oAbility to demonstrate evidence-based practice & understanding of clinical governance in maintaining quality of care
  • oKnowledge of, and ability to follow, NMC code of conduct
  • oKnowledge of risk assessment and management and its implementation
  • oAbility to treat patients with respect and dignity.
  • oAble to use computer software packages such as MS Word and Excel.
  • oDemonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
  • oSensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment.
  • oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
  • oProblem solving skills & Stress management skills & Conflict resolution skills
  • oKnowledge of, and ability to uphold patient confidentiality
  • oUnderstand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
  • oAbility to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
  • oKnowledge of current developments in specialist clinical area.
  • oCaring approach
  • oCommitted to personal/professional development
  • oDependable and a sense of responsibility
  • oFlexible approach to work

  Desirable

  • oLeadership skills (motivating, using initiative, change management).

  OTHER

  Essential

  • oDepartment to perform the duties of the post
  • oMotivated to maintain the highest standards in a changing service.
  • oAwareness of health & Safety issues.
  • oWillingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area.
  • oAble to recognise signs of stress in self & others.
  • oAble to work day and night flexible shifts
  • oAbility to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • oRegistered General Nurse/Childrens Nurse
  • oEvidence of personal and professional development in Nursing since Registration

  Desirable

  • oPost registration qualification appropriate to speciality
  • oChronic disease management or long term condition qualification
  • oENB 998 or equivalent

  Experience

  Essential

  • oPrevious experience required.
  • oAbility to keep accurate records
  • oPractical experience of providing high quality care and exceeding expectations.
  • oExperience of running clinics
  • oExperience in providing and receiving supervision

  Desirable

  • oExperience of working within a secure environment / prison
  • oExperience of systmone IT system

  SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES

  Essential

  • oKnowledge of medication rounds and the safe storage and administration of drugs.
  • oKnowledge of clinical audit process and an ability to use audit tools.
  • oAbility to assess plans, implement and evaluate patient care & act accordingly if untoward changes occurred.
  • oAbility to use computer to access patient information and use email.
  • oAbility to maintain patient records within standards required by locally, Trust & NMC
  • oAbility to demonstrate evidence-based practice & understanding of clinical governance in maintaining quality of care
  • oKnowledge of, and ability to follow, NMC code of conduct
  • oKnowledge of risk assessment and management and its implementation
  • oAbility to treat patients with respect and dignity.
  • oAble to use computer software packages such as MS Word and Excel.
  • oDemonstrates the ability to manage work under pressure
  • oSensitive to colleagues and able to promote a positive motivating environment.
  • oExcellent written and verbal communication skills
  • oProblem solving skills & Stress management skills & Conflict resolution skills
  • oKnowledge of, and ability to uphold patient confidentiality
  • oUnderstand the different roles of the multi-disciplinary team and own role within it
  • oAbility to provide and accept feedback, support, clinical/managerial supervision
  • oKnowledge of current developments in specialist clinical area.
  • oCaring approach
  • oCommitted to personal/professional development
  • oDependable and a sense of responsibility
  • oFlexible approach to work

  Desirable

  • oLeadership skills (motivating, using initiative, change management).

  OTHER

  Essential

  • oDepartment to perform the duties of the post
  • oMotivated to maintain the highest standards in a changing service.
  • oAwareness of health & Safety issues.
  • oWillingness to undertake further training relevant to clinical area.
  • oAble to recognise signs of stress in self & others.
  • oAble to work day and night flexible shifts
  • oAbility to understand and implement the Equal Opportunities Policy at a level appropriate to the job.

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  HMYOI Feltham

  Feltham

  TW13 4ND

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  HMYOI Feltham

  Feltham

  TW13 4ND

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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