Healthcare Assistant - HMP Dovegate

Learn something new everyday Are you collaborative, caring and compassionate? Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day, then this is the place to be. As a healthcare provider, we recognise the fact that prisoners are a socially excluded group with complex healthcare needs that can often be associated with poor outcomes. We believe in putting the patient first, regardless of the environment or their history. Care UK is the Health in Justice market leader - 2 years ago we were managing 12 prison healthcare services and in 2018 we're providing healthcare services in over 40 prisons across the country. We can offer training and development in our friendly and supportive teams as well as full-time and bank opportunities and a range of other employee benefits. In return for your hard work you will.. Receive an annual salary of up to 22,000 depending on experience. You'll also get a number of benefits including a company contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus 8 public bank holidays plus CPD and re-validation support. Other benefits include cycle to work scheme plus training and clinical development opportunities. Onsite benefits at HMP Dovegate include access to an onsite gym, free parking and subsidised cafe/restaurant. What do we need from you so you can do the job? Required to have completed a NVQ level 2-3 in Social & Healthcare or equivalent qualification. As a Healthcare Support Worker, your responsibilities will vary. You will be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages such as ECG, urine analysis and blood pressure checks. You could also be involved with phlebotomy (if trained to do so) and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients' care. You will support and assist patients with the activities of daily living, work with the Pharmacy Team to help them fulfil their daily tasks and you will be encouraged to take the lead on wellbeing promotion clinics. Next steps If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted by Amelia Smith, the Internal Recruiter for this role. Amelia will submit your CV to the hiring manager and then will arrange an interview for you to attend at HMP Dovegate if the hiring manager feels that you are suitable for the job. More information This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week. For more information, an informal discussion or to arrange an informal visit please contact us on the details provided. This job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested Please note that offers of employment are subject to Care UK Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting. Employment Type: FULL_TIME