Primary Care Paramedic - HMP High Down

Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience. Clinical Professional Responsibilities: • Act as a positive role model to staff and patients. • Conduct Invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent • To respond to all emergency codes in accordance with agreed protocols. This will include being the emergency responder covering the prison on night shifts. • Procedures where appropriately trained and competent i.e suturing, IV access, haemorrhage control, wound care • Cardiac & CVA intervention / competent in the monitoring of physiological observations by undertaking a full assessment using a structured and prioritised approach and the recognition of the acutely ill patient e.g. ABCDE approach, ECG recognition, pathways for CVA and the diagnosis and referral of a range of cardiac conditions • To determine the appropriate destination for the patient to include the initiation of treatment linked to an agreed and regulated care pathway in association with other health, mental and social care professionals in cases where transport to hospital is not required. • Assess individuals health needs. • To undertake first and secondary reception screens • Provision of holistic care. • Administer treatment within local guidelines / protocols within ones own scope of practice. • To maintain competencies associated with the role ensuring you are working within your own limitations / scope of practice. • Administer prescribed medication and medication within Patient Group Directions or if qualified and appropriate to the centre via Independent Nurse Prescribing. • Advise within the smoke-free prison environment • Develop / maintain advanced clinical skills. i.e., suturing, paramedic led clinics • Develop/maintain advanced clinical skills and knowledge in relation to dynamic patient case mix. • Referral / sign posting to appropriate health professionals / services. • Provide patient information and education. • Ensure the Trusts clinical protocols are adhered to at all times. • Work at all times within the relevant code of professional conduct. • Support line managers. • To participate and assist in the setting of standards of patient care based on sound research findings. • Maintain own personal and professional development plan, in line with the Trusts policy and service objectives. • Appraise own performance and discuss development needs with mentors, supervisors and line manager. • Participate in regular clinical supervision. • Support junior staff/students. • Be conversant and comply with the Services fire precautions and procedures for evacuation and emergency resuscitation. • Assist with the triage role as appropriate • To maintain standards of infection control within the unit and during clinical care and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs. Job description Job responsibilities Central and North West London NHS Trust is committed to providing safe, effective services and providing patients and families with a positive experience. Clinical Professional Responsibilities: • Act as a positive role model to staff and patients. • Conduct Invasive procedures where appropriately trained and competent • To respond to all emergency codes in accordance with agreed protocols. This will include being the emergency responder covering the prison on night shifts. • Procedures where appropriately trained and competent i.e suturing, IV access, haemorrhage control, wound care • Cardiac & CVA intervention / competent in the monitoring of physiological observations by undertaking a full assessment using a structured and prioritised approach and the recognition of the acutely ill patient e.g. ABCDE approach, ECG recognition, pathways for CVA and the diagnosis and referral of a range of cardiac conditions • To determine the appropriate destination for the patient to include the initiation of treatment linked to an agreed and regulated care pathway in association with other health, mental and social care professionals in cases where transport to hospital is not required. • Assess individuals health needs. • To undertake first and secondary reception screens • Provision of holistic care. • Administer treatment within local guidelines / protocols within ones own scope of practice. • To maintain competencies associated with the role ensuring you are working within your own limitations / scope of practice. • Administer prescribed medication and medication within Patient Group Directions or if qualified and appropriate to the centre via Independent Nurse Prescribing. • Advise within the smoke-free prison environment • Develop / maintain advanced clinical skills. i.e., suturing, paramedic led clinics • Develop/maintain advanced clinical skills and knowledge in relation to dynamic patient case mix. • Referral / sign posting to appropriate health professionals / services. • Provide patient information and education. • Ensure the Trusts clinical protocols are adhered to at all times. • Work at all times within the relevant code of professional conduct. • Support line managers. • To participate and assist in the setting of standards of patient care based on sound research findings. • Maintain own personal and professional development plan, in line with the Trusts policy and service objectives. • Appraise own performance and discuss development needs with mentors, supervisors and line manager. • Participate in regular clinical supervision. • Support junior staff/students. • Be conversant and comply with the Services fire precautions and procedures for evacuation and emergency resuscitation. • Assist with the triage role as appropriate • To maintain standards of infection control within the unit and during clinical care and to assist patients to maintain their own infection control needs.