At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team delivering vital health interventions and support to those in need.
- Company: Dynamic healthcare provider focused on harm reduction and health promotion.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, and the chance to make a real difference.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a meaningful mission that impacts lives and promotes recovery.
- Qualifications: Strong interpersonal skills and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral part of a multidisciplinary team delivering clinical interventions, harm reduction, and health promotion to people who use our services.
Role Details
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
- Contract: 3 months initially, with potential extension
- Pay: £17.50 PAYE / £21 Umbrella
- Location: Norwich, Norfolk.
Please note we do not offer sponsorships
In this role you will:
- Undertake initial physical and mental health screenings, including vital signs, ECGs, height/weight, and general health assessments.
- Carry out toxicology testing (urine/saliva) and support opioid titration under clinical supervision.
- Provide harm reduction interventions, including needle exchange, safer injecting advice, and overdose prevention.
- Deliver BBV education, screening, and vaccination support, ensuring cold-chain compliance.
- Support community alcohol and opioid detoxification, working closely with nurses and prescribers.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Contribute to Naloxone distribution and training for service users and staff.
- Assist with referrals to inpatient detoxification units and liaise with hospitals as needed.
- Use psychosocial interventions in 1:1 and group settings to promote engagement and recovery.
- Work collaboratively with the wider team to ensure safe, effective, and timely care.
Essential Skills Experience
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work flexibly within a team.
- Clear understanding of delivering quality care.
Contact Details:
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
We think you need these skills to ace Healthcare Assistant in Norfolk
Interpersonal Skills
Teamwork
Health Screening
Vital Signs Monitoring
ECG Administration
Toxicology Testing
Harm Reduction Interventions
