Staff Nurse HMP Woodhill

• To be part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering holistic health care to the prison population based on a primary care model.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate high quality evidence based care within the boundaries of role.
• To monitor long term conditions, deliver health promotion and screening and respond to medical emergencies.
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy.

• - proficient in undertaking the following procedures (training will be given): - Vital observations and diagnostics (BP, pulse, SATS, temperature, respiration rate, blood glucose monitoring, peak flow)
• Wound care
• Immunisations
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Near patient testing
• Administer medication (including second signatory) and adhere to statutory (NMC) and organisational Requirements and Guidelines relating to the Administration of Medicines
• Triage patients to determine clinical priorities and potential need to admit to the Inpatient Unit
• Undertake health screening using agreed templates
• Provide health promotion advice including sexual health and blood borne virus prevention and testing
• Assist with the activities of daily living and the development, review and update of care plans

• the profile of healthcare services within that environment and ensure full integration between residential unit staff and healthcare services
• Respond appropriately and in a timely way to healthcare & medical emergencies within the prison
• Facilitate referrals to other agencies and clinical services
• Undertake assessment of suitability of patients to be transferred or released
• Respect patients individuality and maintain their privacy within the constraints of the custodial environment
• Support patients who are distressed and could be at risk of harm to themselves or others or who are at risk of suicide
• Initiate an ACCT where appropriate and attend review meetings
• Co-ordinate healthcare activity on a day-to-day basis, acting as shift leader in the absence of a more senior member of staff
• Assist with stock control and equipment checking (All clinical areas and emergency bags)
• Recognise and respond to the health needs of vulnerable, disabled and older prisoners
• Recognise signs and symptoms of drug and alcohol withdrawal and support individuals who have substance misuse problems
• Undertake expanding roles following relevant training
• Work within Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

Essential

• First Level/ Registered NMC General Nurse
• Evidence of personal development in previous employment

Desirable

• Teaching and Mentorship qualification and experience

Essential

• 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.

Essential

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of health promotion
• Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients
• Display an appreciation of the roles of the members of multi-disciplinary team
• 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 multi-disciplinary team

Desirable

• Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
• Understanding of quality and change in a clinical setting
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Post registration experience

Desirable

• Experience of working within primary care or A&E setting
• Experience of working within a secure environment