Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 04 May 2026.
The post holder will work as part of the Healthcare team, providing care and support to patients within HMP Ranby in accordance with security guidelines. The post holder will work closely with other teams within the prison and with external agencies to meet the holistic needs of the patients. The post holder may work without direct supervision, undertaking delegated tasks and reporting back to the Registered Nurses. The post holder will actively participate in the ongoing development of positive working relationships with prison staff.
* The post holder will work as part of the Healthcare team, providing care and support to patients within HMP Ranby in accordance with security guidelines.
* The post holder will work closely with other teams within the prison and with external agencies in meeting the holistic needs of the patients.
* The post holder will, at times, be able to work without direct supervision, undertaking delegated tasks and reporting back to the Registered Nurses.
* The post holder will actively participate in the on-going development of positive working relationships with prison staff.
1. Be able to perform clinical observations, report abnormalities, elevate concerns and document on System One accurately.
2. Follow appropriate infection prevention and control guidelines to protect themselves, colleagues and patients.
3. Assist in the provision of clinics including phlebotomy, vaccinations, ECGs, physical investigation clinics and wound care clinics in line with their skills & proficiencies.
4. Participate in resident screenings with healthcare colleagues.
5. Maintain accurate, timely and legible records of resident's care, including data input and statistical information, as required.
6. Contribute to the ordering, distribution, stock control and maintenance of Healthcare equipment and resources.
7. Participate in all aspects of healthcare admin duties as required including booking appointments, scanning of patients information and answering queries.
About us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve the care and safety of our patients and staff, which focuses on people who enable our Trust to be 'outstanding' by supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Security Vetting
* The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards.
Essential
* GCSE Maths & English or qualified to equivalent Functional skills level 2 in Maths & English, or willingness to undertake.
* Care certificate or willingness to work towards.
* Completion of a clinical skills competency‑based workbook or equivalent relevant experience to vocational qualification level 3, or willingness to undertake.
* Knowledge of clinical patient observations.
* Willingness to undertake competencies supported by clinical skills training and education to gain theoretical underpinning knowledge in a range of clinical interventions and use of test equipment e.g. blood glucose monitors, venepuncture etc.
* Care experience working in a health or social care setting.
* Experience of working in offender health.
* Experience using system one.
* Is phlebotomy trained.
Desirable
* Care certificate.
* Experience in a healthcare setting.
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.
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
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