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., + Be proficient in undertaking the following procedures (training will be given):
o Vital observations and diagnostics (BP, pulse, SATS, temperature, respiration rate, blood glucose monitoring, peak flow)
o Wound care
o Immunisations
o ECG recording
o Venepuncture
o 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
Participate in the named-nurse scheme to the residential units within HMP Wood hill and work to raise
+ 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
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. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

You will be a qualified Registered Nurse (Adult) with a real passion for delivering high quality clinical care. You will be self-motivated, flexible and work well within a team but be able to work autonomously. You do not need to have prison experience as we will provide you with a full induction and training.

Work within the Primary Care Team is varied and includes triaging, emergency care and treatment, health promotion, end of life/palliative care, effective care planning and liaising with the multidisciplinary team. It's this variety that keeps things interesting and stimulating. Every day will bring new challenges and new experiences but you'll have all the support you need to deliver the best care possible from both the healthcare team and the prison team.
HMP Woodhill is a Category A/B prison accommodating approximately 600 adult male prisoners.
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings., There's a place for you at CNWL
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people.
We're always looking to recruit outstanding people who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams and the Trust. With every new employee we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.

We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. For more information on these and other benefits of working for us, see our Benefits, Reward and Wellbeing page
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
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.
Due to the high response levels we receive for some vacancies, we may expire any of them prior to the advertised closing date and advise you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Our Agenda for Change employment contracts are subject to a contractual 13 week probationary period.
If you are offered a job, information will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.