Healthcare Assistant in Swadlincote

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About the Role

We have a fantastic opportunity to join the team at HMP New Hall, a female prison and young offenders institution (YOI) in Flockton, West Yorkshire. This is a varied environment across primary care, emergency response, wings, clinics, health promotion and more. It’s a challenging yet rewarding and supportive environment. This is a clinical role requiring competence in Venepuncture, ECGs, NEWS2, etc.

Hours

Full-time role, 37.5 hours per week. Shifts include days and nights; typically one week of nights per month (3 shifts) and around 2 weekends per month.

Salary

Annual salary £25,557 – £29,723 per annum, depending on experience.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs

Legal & Vetting

Candidates must have legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, employment offers will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of care for all patients and deliver outstanding care at all times
• Carry out bloods, observations, ECGs etc.
• Work across all areas of care including inpatients, clinics, primary care and health promotion
• Respond to emergency situations as needed
• Work holistically with patients and other healthcare staff (nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy, etc.)
• Deliver personalised, non-judgemental care based on patient feedback
• Contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 2 / 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Experience within a healthcare setting – hospital, community or secure setting
• Clinical experience: bloods, observations, ECGs etc.
• Experience in primary care or inpatients is a bonus
• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year plus public bank holidays
• Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Health Care Provider