Job summary
Healthcare Support Workers are responsible for assisting in the delivery of nursing services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring long-term conditions, health promotion and screening, and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of Local and national Policies and Procedures.
By joining our Prisons Health Care Team, you will not only look after the healthcare needs of our patients residing in secure environments but also have the opportunity to have a real impact on promoting health and well-being. Our healthcare services work to a 7 day week working model, to ensure our patient's healthcare is managed and maintained to the highest of standards at all times.
Main duties of the job: Healthcare Support Workers will work closely with prisoners who require social care needs whilst in prison. They will follow social care plans as assessed by Local Authority or as identified by emergency care plans in the event that a new prisoner arrives without an established social care plan. Healthcare Support Workers are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues, and of course patients and service users when working in our healthcare settings.
About us
We're passionate about delivering first-class patient-centred, safe, and effective care, whether it is in a hospital setting, in a community clinic, or in the patient's own home. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.
Providing top quality care depends on our ability to employ the best people. We're always looking to recruit outstanding individuals who will go the extra mile to support our patients, colleagues, teams, and the Trust. With every new employee, we're hoping to find our future leaders and we'll support our staff by providing opportunities to develop your career.
With a diverse culture and equally diverse range of opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities, and more - whatever stage of your career you're at, there's always a place for you at CNWL.
The trust also values its staff and you are entitled to become a member of MyTrustBenefits, an online portal for all CNWL staff, as well as their family and friends, offering over 1400 discounts at hundreds of retailers nationwide.
Date posted: 15 April 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 333-D-HJ-1800
Job locations: HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DA
Job responsibilities:
HMP Woodhill is a high secure prison and CNWL are the healthcare providers within HMP Woodhill providing Primary Care, Mental Health, and Addictions services to approximately 500 adult male prisoners. We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced healthcare support workers to join our multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality care to the prison population in this challenging environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential:
* Good general education to O Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
* Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare
* Evidence of personal development in previous employment
Personal disposition Essential:
* Willingness to learn and develop; recognizes the need for flexibility
* Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
* Understands own accountability
* Delivers care under the supervision of the registered nursing team and in line with PCT/Prison Policies and Procedures
* Ability to use own initiative
* Be discrete in dealing with sensitive issues
* Good attendance record
Key Skills/Abilities Essential:
* Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse
* Willingness to undertake further training in areas such as phlebotomy and wound care assessment
* Ability to carry out basic assessments of blood pressure, pulse, temperature
Knowledge Essential:
* Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
* Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
* Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
* Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
* Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
Experience Essential:
* Substantive and relevant work experience
* Excellent communication skills
Desirable:
* Experience of working within a secure environment
Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship:
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer details
Employer name: Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address: HMP Woodhill, Milton Keynes, MK4 4DA
Employer's website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work
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