Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Clinical Lead to join our Primary Care team at HMP Hewell, a category B Prison located in Redditch.
In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.
Hours The site currently offers a 24-hour service and shift patterns Days: to Nights: to There will be an expectation to do a mix of days and nights and work 1 weekend in 4.
Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £41,094 - £47,466 per annum - depending on experience.
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 Early Days in Custody Team Lead, your responsibilities will vary.
You will Ensure patients have medical plans of care, assessing patients and carrying out relevant clinical investigations during their arrival, along with arranging follow-up appointments for them whilst offering advice and giving information.
Evaluate and ensure the safe transfer of patients to acute hospitals if needed, as well as ensuring that plans of care are understood by the patient and the prison as appropriate.
You will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical decision making.
Support in undertaking audits and governance.
Provide healthcare to patients on site in the healthcare unit and locations across the prison.
This will include some emergency care such as suturing, providing emergency response to undertaking dressings and performing a primary care function.
Lead a team of healthcare practitioners some in specialist roles to deliver an effective safe medical service within the prison.
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 doesnt 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.
Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 to all.
Qualifications required Registered NMC nurse Adult Evidence of Continued Professional Development Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards Understanding of audit and datix Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.
If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job description Job responsibilities This role will lead our Early Days in Custody Team, ensuring patients arriving into site access servicesand receive assessments in a timely way.
Leading a multi- disciplinary team which will be made up ofa variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; mental health, primary care andsubstance misuse practitioners.
This dedicated team will manage the care of all patients within theirfirst 10 days.
Your team will ensure patients receive integrated and co-ordinated assessment prior tobeing handed over to colleagues in the Planned Care Team.You will provide visible leadership, be accountable for the quality and assurance agenda, continuallyreview care and identify areas of learning with your team.
Working with the other clinical leads, youwill ensure all team members from Early days, Planned Care and Unplanned Care teams are wellsupported through regular clinical and management supervision.
As a member of the servicesleadership team you will be expected to introduce and embed new ways of working throughinnovation and respond to new service requirements, whilst continually enhancing care provided toour patients.You will also;Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients by; seeking out, listening to and acting onfeedback.
Ensuring that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
You will provideclinical expertise and expert advice to drive up clinical performance.Deliver non-judgemental care that is safe, high quality, patient centred whilst meeting CQCrequirements, following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.Inspire excellence in your colleagues by pro-actively leading the service and motivating the teamrecognising that our workforce is our most valuable asset.
You will forge strong links with our partnersand stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within and feel proud of.Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous qualityimprovement, embedding a culture of reflection and shared learning.Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care supporting your clinical and non-clinicalcolleagues to do a great job.
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