Working under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse, the post holder will compliment and form a key part of the Multi-Disciplinary healthcare services, providing high standards of individualised, non-judgmental care for patients and supporting the operational requirements of delivering Prison Healthcare across Primary care, Mental Health and Substance misuse services to support 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 through the gate. This includes reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, appropriate clinical duties, undertaking clinics such as Phlebotomy clinics, ECG Clinics and NHS health checks, and health promotion to improve mental, physical and social needs.
The post holder will also be expected to work as part of the emergency response team as required.
The post holder will have the skills to support patients showing low level mental ill health and withdrawal from illicit substances by providing support in accordance with agreed care plans.
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our shared commitment to our values; Working Together, Integrity, Respect and Recognition, Compassion and Innovation, We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!
* Access to NHS Pension
* Annual leave on your Birthday
* Welcome payment for some posts
* Refer a friend scheme
* Training and Development opportunities
* Flexible Working
* Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
* Up to 33 days annual leave
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 health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on 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.
Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker?
Our services include reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, 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!
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