CNWL is a Top Employer Award Winner , delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across London and beyond. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Primary Care Nursing Associate to join our supportive Health & Justice team at HMP Bronzefield .
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in secure settings, helping to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Working within our prison healthcare service, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a 7-day service.
Guided by our motto, “Caring, Not Judging,” we work alongside the criminal justice system and partner agencies to deliver responsive, person-centred primary care and mental health services that support recovery, rehabilitation and social inclusion.
Join an award-winning team where your skills, compassion and expertise can have a lasting impact.
Find out what it's like to work with us: Hear from our Health & Justice staff
The post holder is responsible in assisting in the delivery of healthcare services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long term conditions, health promotion and screening and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of Local and national Policies and Procedures.
The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given):
Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms
Administer medication as agreed within areas of competence and under the direction of a qualified nurse and act as ‘second signatory’ as required
Wound care
Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring
ECG recording
Venepuncture
Assist with minor surgery
Near patient testing e.g. INR monitoring
Health promotion advice
Secondary health screening
Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics
Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly
Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with physical and mental health needs.
Why Join Our Team?
At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and career progression. You'll benefit from regular supervision , personalised development plans , specialist training opportunities , preceptorship programmes and revalidation support , helping you achieve your professional goals.
We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as our Hidden Gem Awards and annual staff recognition events. You'll also have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, ensuring you feel supported both at work and beyond.
Through MyTrustBenefits , you and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining, alongside free online learning resources to support your personal and professional development.
Staff based at our Surrey sites enjoy additional benefits , including free onsite parking and complimentary access to onsite leisure facilities , making it easier to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and save money.
Join an award-winning organisation where you'll feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Duties:
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained
Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients
Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member
Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload
Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy
Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient
Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control
Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post
Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care
Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)
