Job Summary
Join a new health service at Campsfield focused on providing a high‑quality service to residents. As a Health Care Assistant you will provide a range of support to the healthcare department.
Main duties
* Attend emergency response situations
* Management and care of minor illness and injuries
* Complete health promotion
* Be the named lead for an area of healthcare
* Support the Primary Care Nursing team with all aspects of care
* Support the running of clinics including bloods, vaccinations, wound care
* Assessment of patients including those who have just arrived
* Be a second checker for the dispensing of controlled medication
Ethos of CARE
We deliver based on our ethos of CARE:
* Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
* Assurance that care is evidence‑based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
* Respectful of peoples' cultural and religious beliefs
* Empowerment: we centre each resident by co‑creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self‑manage their wellbeing.
Qualifications and experience
* NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
* Experience working in a healthcare environment
* Enthusiastic and dedicated to providing high quality care
* Believe and work within Dr PA Secures values
* Competent in venepuncture
* Experience in wound management
* Previous experience within a secure setting
* Ability to participate in multi‑professional teamwork
Benefits and general information
* Pension salary scheme available
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support
* Access to perks at work
* The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed; this list is not exhaustive
* This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification
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. The post will also require the holder to undertake the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
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