The Healthcare Assistant post sits in the primary care team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a Category C male prison, and is run by Practice Plus Group. The work centres on clinics for bloods, observations and ECGs, reception screening at Early Days in Custody, and monitoring deteriorating patients via NEWS2. The role is part time at 18 hours a week on rotational shifts that include evenings, weekends and nights. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will face additional vetting and security checks.
What the job involves
- Run and support healthcare clinics for bloods, observations, ECGs and NHS Health Checks
- Carry out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening in reception at Early Days in Custody
- Assess and monitor deteriorating patients, completing and interpreting NEWS2 scores and escalating concerns
- Support health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
- Act as pharmacy second checker and assist with medication rounds
- Work collaboratively with nurses, GPs and wider healthcare professionals
Qualifications
- Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
Experience
- Experience in some of: bloods (phlebotomy or venepuncture), ECGs, health checks, physical observations, wound care
- Experience of working in a clinical setting such as a hospital, prison or secure environment
Skills & knowledge
- Competent in assessing a deteriorating patient using NEWS scores
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Subject to additional vetting and security checks
Other
- Resilient, proactive and enthusiastic approach to patient care
- Working effectively in a secure, fast-paced environment
Nice to have
- A&E experience
What’s offered
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave rising with service to 28 days, plus public bank holidays
- Wide range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Internal and external career development and learning opportunities
- Support for professional development and career progression
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline
- Financial assistance when needed
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
