Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Assistant? Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills in a community setting? You could be a key part of our multi-disciplined healthcare team, providing individualised care for our patients in a prison environment. Our services include reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, sexual health and health promotion.
You will need a good level of communication skills, be a team player and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitioner. If you have NVQ level 3 and a good level of care experience, then we could have the perfect job for you!
Main duties of the job
Working under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse, the post holder will be a key part of the Multi-Disciplinary healthcare services, providing high standards of individualised, non-judgemental care for patients and supporting the operational requirements of delivering Prison Healthcare across Primary care, Mental Health, and Substance misuse services. This supports the delivery of holistic care packages within our integrated services.
The post holder will undertake delegated duties covering the patient journey from reception of prisoners into prison through to their discharge. This includes reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking physical health observations, clinical duties, clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, sexual health, and health promotion to improve mental, physical, and social needs. The post holder will also work as part of the emergency response team as required.
The post holder will support patients with low-level mental health issues and withdrawal from illicit substances by providing support according to care plans.
They will operate in line with our shared values: Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion, and Innovation.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and CIC, our focus is on people - patients, staff, and partners.
We aim to deliver the best in health and wellbeing with a values-driven ethos, maintaining high standards of patient care and service. We are expanding but committed to quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Join our team and be the difference
We seek passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. Whether starting your healthcare journey or an experienced professional seeking a new challenge, we have a role for you!
* NHS Benefits - Keep your NHS pension
* Enhanced bank rates
* Enhanced unsociable hours rate
* Opportunities for progression
* Training and development
* Flexible working, including part-time
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Birthday leave
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Person Specification
Education and Training
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or studying in final year of nursing degree.
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience working with people with complex health needs in health or social care.
* Knowledge of nursing standards via NVQ or equivalent.
* Experience of nursing practice and clinical procedures.
* Understanding of confidentiality.
* Experience in a prison or secured environment.
* Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team.
* Emergency response experience.
* Experience using SystmOne.
Skills and Abilities
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Effective team working and conflict mitigation.
* Ability to complete delegated tasks and escalate concerns appropriately.
* Support patients in managing mental and physical needs.
* Maintain clinical records accurately.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office.
* Patient assessment skills, knowledge of signs and symptoms of disorders.
* Extended scope practices like Phlebotomy, ECG.
* Wound care and long-term condition management experience.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role requires a DBS check due to working in a secure environment.
£13.13/hour plus enhancements for Bank Holidays and weekends.
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