Job summary As a Healthcare Assistant based at HMP Chelmsford your days will be rewarding and varied, your responsibilities will include; providing high quality patient care under the guidance of qualified nurses and therapists, setting up and preparing for clinics and supporting patients attending clinics. As part of our commitment to your lifelong learning we offer the care certificate to all our unregistered health care professionals. This is the start of your education and training with us and forms part of a robust induction programme giving you the fundamental evidence-based training to support you in your role with us. The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours we expect of specific job roles in health and social care services. You will also have theopportunity to then build and develop your skills and knowledge through the Trainee Nursing Associate programme and qualify as an NMC registered Nursing Associate.Please note that, in any case, the healthcare staff will not be expected to be responsible for or involved with prisoners' restraints. The role will include 12.5 hour shift work on a rotary pattern with flexible work days. Including night work,every other weekend with night and weekend enhancements greatly topping up the stated salary. Shifts are between the hours of 7am and 7pm. If you were to work full time hours, you would typically work 3 days one week and 4 the other. Main duties of the job Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards Extend current practice in line with HCRG Care Grouppolicy, including the dispensing of prescribed medication under supervision Undertake all aspects of medicines management related activities listed below in accordance with HCRG Care Group medicines policy where appropriate training has been given and competencies have been achieved: medicine administration and understanding of supervised and in-possession medicines, ordering of medicines, safe storage of medicines, safe transportation of medicines. Attend appropriate training and maintain competencies in relevant areas Work in partnership with clients ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained Assist in promotion of health and wellbeing of clients Undertake clinical interventions as delegate by a senior team member About us About the Company We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do. Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone. While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can. To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2 Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,795 to £23,795 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number E0279-25-0532 Job locations HCRG Care Group Chelmsford Essex CM2 6JT Job description Job responsibilities You will have a resilient and 'can-do' attitude, be passionate about delivering a high level of care and looking for a role where no 2 days are the same. Previous care experience is not essential. There may also be the opportunity to take on night shifts dependent on service requirements. You willbe confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel. Job description Job responsibilities You will have a resilient and 'can-do' attitude, be passionate about delivering a high level of care and looking for a role where no 2 days are the same. Previous care experience is not essential. There may also be the opportunity to take on night shifts dependent on service requirements. You willbe confident using IT systems and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel. 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