Staff Nurse - HMP Aylesbury

CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.

Site: HMP Aylesbury Town Aylesbury

Salary: £31,049 - £37,796 per annum (pro rata for part-time). Salary period: yearly. Closing date: 16/02/:59.

Main area: Health & Justice Grade, NHS AfC: Band 5, Contract: Permanent, Hours: Full time or Part time, 30 hours per week (37.5 hours full-time, 30 hours part-time).

Job overview

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of an expert integrated healthcare service to patients within HMP Aylesbury.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the delivery of an expert integrated healthcare service to patients within HMP Aylesbury. They will offer advice to clinicians, allied healthcare professionals, and be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic health care to the prison population based on a primary care model. They will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate high quality evidence-based care within the boundaries of the role, monitor long term conditions, deliver health promotion and screening, and respond to medical emergencies.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Triage patient needs in accordance with specific standard operating procedures
• Assess, plan, and implement care for patients, within each care/treatment pathway, in order to promote wellbeing
• Facilitate the use of evidence based practice to ensure that clinical care is both effective and appropriate
• Support and make a professional contribution to the development of integrated healthcare
• Act as a preceptor/mentor in accordance with experience

Person specification Education and Qualifications

• First Level/ Registered Nurse
• Evidence of personal development in previous employment
• Teaching and Mentorship qualification and experience

Skills and knowledge

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of health promotion
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients
• Ability to communicate different levels with colleagues and patients
• Good working knowledge of IT and emails
• Display an understanding of the NHS agenda with regards to offender health
• Display an appreciation of the roles of the members of the multi disciplinary team
• Understanding of quality and change in a clinical setting
• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the healthcare setting
• Ability to work well within a multi disciplinary team

Previous Experience

• Ability to work independently
• Experience of working within primary care or A&E setting
• Experience of working within a secure environment

Personal disposition

• Can demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and time management skills
• Understands own accountability
• Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting and empowering offenders to attain their best level of independence

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.