Healthcare Assistant in the Primary Care team at HMP Winchester, a busy remand prison for around 658 men, advertised by Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team. The work centres on clinics, observations, bloods, ECGs and minor injury care, with support for the nursing team and for new arrivals at reception. The post is full time on a four-week rolling rota of three long day shifts and 1.5 weekends, with care given in the healthcare department and on the wings. Offers depend on vetting and security checks, and the right to work in the UK is required.
What the job involves
- Deliver care to patients in the healthcare department and on the wings
- Facilitate clinics, including bloods, observations, ECGs and NHS Health Checks
- Manage minor injuries and carry out health screenings
- Be involved in implementing clinical care packages
- Support the nursing team across all aspects of care
- Act as second checker in pharmacy when required
- Support reception of new patients and help triage them
- Work primarily in the primary care team, with duties in other primary care teams as required
What’s required
Experience
- Clinical experience, including venepuncture and ECGs
Skills & knowledge
- Non-judgemental and compassionate approach
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
Nice to have
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
- Phlebotomy experience
- Experience in a clinical care setting, ideally a hospital or prison
What’s offered
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave rising to 28 with service, plus public bank holidays
- Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance
- Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
