Senior Paramedic/ RGN - HMP Feltham B


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£45,953 - £54,254
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Feltham Middx, TW13 4ND
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	14 Aug 2026
Closing date:	26 Aug 2026

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Summary

Assume responsibility for the Paramedic response with and without the direct supervision of senior healthcare managers, to include the assessment of care needs and the provision and evaluation of individual patient programmes of care Act as first response to medical emergencies providing first aid / emergency care as required Establish and manage care packages including assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation of care Support Healthcare Care colleagues in the provision of care within the prison to prisoners with long term conditions e.g. asthma, CHD Apply evidenced based knowledge and the New Model of Care in quality care delivery To assess prisoners presenting with minor injuries and illnesses as part of a triage process To effectively and confidently treat prisoners in line with agreed local policies To work autonomously within a nurse lead service, recognising when there is a need to refer to other members of the team Effectively communicate treatment plans with nurses and other members of the multi disciplinary team Provide immunisations and health promotion To work with prisoners in order to support concordance with prescribed treatments To assist in the development of staff and to commit to ensuring a high standard of care is provided safely and within all local policies and guidelines in relation to IPC and health and safety To ensure all patient care is recorded accurately (on System One) and clinical decisions are based on best practice and are evidence based (e.g. NICE, NSF) Attend ACCT reviews and other multi-disciplinary meetings as required, including complex case review meeting Screening and assessment of patients on reception including the completion of all relevant documentation Maintain clinical competency in a range of extended skills as required to meet the needs of patients on the caseload To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by patients Work with other health care colleagues, voluntary and statutory organisations to ensure that the holistic needs of patients are met wherever possible Administer medication including controlled drugs in accordance with national guidance and Local Operational Procedures (LOPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) To assume responsibility and accountability of a designated unit of the prison in relation to meeting the healthcare needs of patients along with making sure care plans are updated regularly. Working with the Clinical Team Leader to provide an environment that promotes training and development among the workforce. To assess health and social care needs and negotiate care plans with patients and staff teams. To ensure that safeguarding procedures are followed. The post holder where possible will, under the direction of the team leaders and the MDT, ensure that the service is delivered to patients inclusively and effectively.

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