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Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool.
HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country and you will be at the heart of prison healthcare, managing triage and unplanned care for a diverse and complex patient population. You will assess and treat patients, responding to a wide range of clinical needs, including, Emergency response and acute illness, Chronic disease management, Injuries, trauma, and use of force assessments and Patients under the influence of drugs or alcohol and Mental health crises.
Hours:
- Monday - Sunday service - 37.5 hours per week
- 7am - 8pm / 9am - 9pm / 8.30am - 9.30am
- 1 weekend in 3
- Rota's are done 2 months in advance
- Occasional nights
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 - £49,175 per annum FTE which will be pro rota - 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.
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Main duties of the job
As a Paramedic, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Provide outstanding evidence based case to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them - focussing on emergency and unplanned care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs.
- Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
- Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patients care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
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
Job description
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our Primary Care team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool.
HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country and you will be at the heart of prison healthcare, managing triage and unplanned care for a diverse and complex patient population. You will assess and treat patients, responding to a wide range of clinical needs, including, Emergency response and acute illness, Chronic disease management, Injuries, trauma, and use of force assessments and Patients under the influence of drugs or alcohol and Mental health crises.
Hours:
- Monday - Sunday service - 37.5 hours per week
- 7am - 8pm / 9am - 9pm / 8.30am - 9.30am
- 1 weekend in 3
- Rota's are done 2 months in advance
- Occasional nights
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £43,609 - £49,175 per annum FTE which will be pro rota - 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.
#LI-AS1
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.
- Qualified Paramedic
- Current professional registration (HCPC)
- Proven post-registration ambulance experience
- Evidence of continued professional development
- A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
- Proven experience in either: Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments or Minor injuries / illness
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.