Job Summary
Full Time / Part Time / Bank
Join a new service focused on providing a high-quality service to the residents. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be providing a range of support to the healthcare department.
The duties will vary depending on the needs of the department with the day's priorities agreed with the Head of Healthcare and Senior Clinical Lead. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver an excellent healthcare service which is evidenced based, person-centred, and nonjudgement care. You will work closely with our partners and stakeholders striving for continuous quality improvement and ensuring healthcare records are maintained in accordance with governance policies.
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
Criteria
Essential
● 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 Secure's values
Desirable
● Competent in venepuncture
● Experience in wound management
● Previous experience within a secure setting
● Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
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.
This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person