We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at Derwentside IRC (Immigration Removal Centre), based just outside of Consett, County Durham.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the primary care service. The team at Derwentside are a close-knit team, who are very supportive and take pride in the work that they do!
Job Summary
Hours: This is a part-time role, 22.5 hours per week, between Monday and Sunday, including days and nights.
Salary: This position is full-time, you'll receive an annual salary of between £24,669 - £28,690 (pro rata) - 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.
Main Duties of the Job
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
* Working within the primary care team, you will work with Nurses and Nursing Associates across the service
* Assist with clinical observations, vaccination clinics, etc.
* Provide outstanding quality based care to all patients
* Deliver personalised, non-judgmental care, based on patient feedback
* Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics
* Support the nursing and pharmacy teams onsite
* Support the mental health and substance misuse teams as necessary
* Assist with release and discharge when needed
About Us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Person Specification
Our new Healthcare Assistant will:
* Hold a NVQ Level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent - a Level 3 would be a bonus!
* Have experience in a care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
* Have a caring and compassionate approach
* Have experience within primary care
* Any experience of working with vulnerable adults would be beneficial
Employer Details
Employer Name: Practice Plus Group
Address: Derwentside IRC, Corbridge Road, Consett, Co Durham, DH8 6QY
Employer's Website: Practice Plus Group Careers
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