Healthcare Assistant

The Role Express new ideas, take initiative and save lives. Others talk about being brave, at IC24, we’re made that way. From providing high quality integrated urgent care for over six million people, to thinking of innovative solutions for our patients – every role at IC24 is made to be brave. Are you a qualified NVQ Level 3 Healthcare Assistant looking for an opportunity to gain some unique experience with vast development opportunities? Do you want to work in a challenging yet extremely rewarding environment where no two days at the same? IC24 have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to facilitate nurse led clinics, administer medicines, immunisations and vaccinations and phlebotomy to patients within a prison cluster on the Isle of Sheppey. The cluster consists of 3 prisons that cater for un-sentenced, sentenced prisoners and prisoners who are working out in the community, carrying out reparative work or engaging in paid employment towards the end of their sentence. Therefore the role requires high levels of energy and motivation as well as the ability to prioritise. There is also a real opportunity to support patients over a period of time and build relationships. Full onsite support is given to all staff. IC24 have recently successfully been re-awarded this contract since providing Primary and Urgent care to the HMP Prison Sheppey Cluster in 2012. We are looking for staff to help us continue this growth. If you feel you are up to the challenge, please apply today or email [ Click Apply] for further information. Staff will be asked to work from HMP Standford Hill, HMP Elmley and HMP Swaleside all situated within a 1 mile radius of each other. Who are we? We are Integrated Care 24 (IC24), the leading not for profit Social Enterprise providing innovative and patient focused primary care services. IC24 is committed to improving access to health and social care for our patients and reducing the demand on secondary care services. IC24 provides services to over 6 million patients, including GP led out-of-hours services, NHS 111, primary care and secondary care support services, and health and justice nursing services. Location Isle of Sheppey (Kent) Hours Available 37.5 hours per week covering a 24/7 operation (we may be able to consider part time hours that could suit your requirements subject to availability). What’s in it for you:- An annual salary of between £16,335 – £22,451 Enhanced Bank Holiday rates (if appropriate & dependable on role) Additional annual leave above statutory minimum based on service Opportunity to join the NHS Pension Scheme Free 24/7 independent counselling service Learning and Development Opportunities Free membership to our reward and benefit platform “Perkbox” Due to the nature of this position, employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, completion of a satisfactory basic or enhanced DBS disclosure and two references. For a Job Description and Person Specification please click here. Closing date: Friday 17th April 2020 We celebrate brave ideas and brave people. careers. [ Click Apply] We are committed to provide equal opportunities for all people and we particularly encourage applications from ethnic minority, disabled applicants and those from other under-represented groups.