Job summary
Healthcare Assistant HMP Wymott
Salary - £25,557 - £29,723 per annum
Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Substance Misuse Support Worker to join our growing service at HMP Wymott. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within substance misuse, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.
We are looking for someone with substance misuse experience and knowledge of current issues within the pathway.
About HMP Wymott
HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.
Working Pattern
Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00.
Main duties of the job
What Youll Be Doing
You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including:
- Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
- Supporting the Substance Misuse Nurse with all aspects of care
- Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening
- Assist in urine drug testing
- Support the wider non-clinical team on our Therapeutic Community wing, co-facilitating groups, and supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
- Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals
About us
What Were Looking For
- Experience within a substance misuse role
- Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
- Clinical skills such as bloods (venepuncture) are desirable but not essential
- Knowledge of substance misuse / mental health issues
- A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
- Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment
Important Information
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
- All offers of employment are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant HMP Wymott
Salary - £25,557 - £29,723 per annum
Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Substance Misuse Support Worker to join our growing service at HMP Wymott. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within substance misuse, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.
We are looking for someone with substance misuse experience and knowledge of current issues within the pathway.
About HMP Wymott
HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.
Working Pattern
Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00.
Person Specification
Qualifications
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Experience
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Additional Criteria
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
Wymott Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR26 8LW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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