Job summary HMP Woodhill is a category A/B prison comprising of five residential wings (including a stabilisation unit), a segregation unit, clinical assessment unit, the close supervision centre and reception area. Each area has a group of dedicated healthcare staff committed to improving services and delivery of healthcare to prisoners with a range of complex health problems and diverse ethnic backgrounds. The Addictions Team helps people in HMP Woodhill who want to break a cycle of addiction to substances such as heroin, club drugs, other types of stimulants or long-term alcohol addiction. It represents the bringing together of a variety of services under one roof to provide a better service to service users. We offer a variety of psychosocial and clinical interventions to support clients throughout their journey in custody, starting from their arrival into prison and through to their release. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has presented itself within our service This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an integrated substance misuse service combining the elements of education, prevention, treatment and recovery within a prison environment.We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to complement our Addictions Team supporting the delivery of clinical and psychosocial interventions. The post holder should be ready for a new challenge and have experience working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. You should be able to demonstrate good communication skills and ability to use IT systems. About us CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond. We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run. Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff. We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries. Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others. Date posted 28 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 333-D-HJ-1769 Job locations HMP Woodhill Tattenhoe street Milton Keynes MK4 4DA Job description Job responsibilities 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 Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care Assist with stock control and equipment checking (All clinical areas and emergency bags) Clinical duties: The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given): Blood glucose monitoring Wound care Vital observations and diagnostics Assist with medication administration as second signatory Immunisations ECG recording Venepuncture Blood pressure monitoring Assist with minor surgery Near patient testing Health promotion advice Secondary health screening Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, eg the disabled and the elderly Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms Job description Job responsibilities 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 Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care Assist with stock control and equipment checking (All clinical areas and emergency bags) Clinical duties: The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given): Blood glucose monitoring Wound care Vital observations and diagnostics Assist with medication administration as second signatory Immunisations ECG recording Venepuncture Blood pressure monitoring Assist with minor surgery Near patient testing Health promotion advice Secondary health screening Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, eg the disabled and the elderly Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare Evidence of personal development in previous employment PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant work experience Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience of working within a secure environment SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES 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 Willingness to undertake further training in relevant areas, such as wound care assessment OTHER Essential Willingness to learn and develop, and recognises the need for flexibility Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team o Understands own accountability Person Specification EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS Essential Good general education to GCSE standard or equivalent Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare Evidence of personal development in previous employment PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE Essential Relevant work experience Excellent communication skills Desirable Experience of working within a secure environment SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES 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 Willingness to undertake further training in relevant areas, such as wound care assessment OTHER Essential Willingness to learn and develop, and recognises the need for flexibility Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team o Understands own accountability 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust Address HMP Woodhill Tattenhoe street Milton Keynes MK4 4DA Employer's website https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/work (Opens in a new tab)