Paramedic in the Primary Care Nurse Team at HMP Dovegate, a category B men's prison served by Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team. The role centres on emergency and unplanned care for patients with primary and acute needs, with daily shift coordination and involvement in each patient's assessment and evaluation. Work spans the healthcare department and prison wings, on a rota covering days, weekends and nights. Candidates need a primary care module and at least two years' post-qualification experience, and offers depend on vetting and security checks.
What the job involves
- Deliver emergency and unplanned care to patients with primary and acute care needs, shaped by their feedback
- Coordinate daily shifts
- Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and keeping professional boundaries
- Take an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care, following policies and procedures
- Consider safeguarding throughout patient care
- Work across the healthcare department and prison wings
Qualifications
- Qualified paramedic
- Completed primary care module
Registration & licences
- Current HCPC registration
Experience
- At least 2 years' post-qualification experience
- 3 years post-qualified ambulance experience
- Proven experience in accident and emergency, primary care or minor injury/illness settings
- Confidence working in a primary care setting
Skills & knowledge
- Non-judgemental and compassionate approach
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
Other
- Evidence of continued professional development
Nice to have
- Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment
What’s offered
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke learning management system
- Support from the wider team
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
