Pay Paying up to £28,690- Depending on experience
Hours Full time
Contract Permanent
Role Other Qualified Professional
Posted 12 Apr 2025
Closes 12 May 2025
Job Description
About The Role
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Foston Hall, a Women's closed category prison and Young Offenders Institution located in Derby.
Hours
The site currently offers 3 days in the week which could include weekends and nights totaling 37.5 hours per week
0700am - 2030am
Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience.
How will 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 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.
Qualifications required
* 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr