Healthcare Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP The Mount, a category C adult male prison located on the outskirts of Bovingdon Village, Hertfordshire.

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care.

Hours:

This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, and you will work on rotational shifts, * Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

• Competency framework

• Regional and national career development opportunities

• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks

What you’ll be doing

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care

• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development

• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach

• Excellent communication skills

• Good IT skills and IT literacy

• Ability to work within a busy environment

• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

This position is full time , you’ll receive an annual salary up to £30,684 per annum – depending on experience.