Lead Nurse/Paramedic-Policy Custody Services

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Barnstaple
Salary
36000.00 - 38000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
17 Sep 2020
Closes
02 Oct 2020
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Daytime Healthcare are working with a leading provider of police custody services who are recruiting for a Nurse or Paramedic (HCP) to join their team in Barnstaple, Devon

This is a Permanent full time position,working 42 hours per week, Shifts: 2 day; 2nights, 5 off

Job Outline:

To lead and manage a small team of Health Care Professionals as well as the clinical service for specified Custody Suites, plus assigned flexi staff

Essential Skills & Knowledge:

* Part 1 (Adult) NMC registration or Registered Paramedic.

* Experience of working within a team.

* Evidence of further development of own clinical practice.

* Driving Licence.

* 3 years post-registration experience.

* Evidence of managerial experience at a supervisory level.

Key Responsibilities:

* Management, supervision and development of the HCP team within the specified custody suites, this includes local team meetings, 121s, absence management and the implementation of clinical supervision.

* To develop and manage compliance of local operating procedures and policies, meeting legislative guidance and evidence based best practice.

* Act as a designated manager for the service when on duty.

* To manage the custody stock of medications in line with an agreed level and in line with company policy.

* Ensure all clinical equipment is maintained and has annual checks in place. This includes where necessary all daily checks are completed by HCP team.

* To act as initial point of contact for commissioners, developing strong links with individual custody sergeants.

* In the absence of the Clinical Lead, ensure rotas are fully covered.

* Work closely with the compliance team to ensure the HCPs within the team manage all requests for statements and involvement with clinical incidents within timeframes.

* To work at all times within the bounds of confidentiality, adhering to data protection, information governance and maintaining Caldicott Guidelines.

* To comply with health and safety legislation and local policies, providing healthy working conditions for individuals. Supporting staff who work in a range of secure environments in circumstances which may impact on a person's physical and mental well-being.

* To ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are followed, and information sharing with child protection teams and agencies meet safeguarding board, trust and local policies

* Accountable for local audit: infection control, health and safety and medicines management.

* Accountable for achievement of statutory and mandatory training target for HCPs within the designated custody unit.

* To act as local IPC lead for a specified custody suite, ensuring audits are completed and when necessary, support in the development of reports to the IPC board.

This Position would suit a Senior Nurse/Paramedic with managerial skills and experience.

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