Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Healthcare team at HMP Brixton, a category B prison located in London.
As our new Healthcare Assistant, you will deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering exceptional care to patients
- Facilitating clinics, including bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health checks etc.
- Being involved in the implementation of clinical care packages
- Supporting the nursing team with all aspects of care
- Acting as a second checker in pharmacy as required
- Supporting receptions and assisting with triaging new patients
You will primarily be working within the primary care.
We offer a range of benefits, including:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
To be considered for this role, you should:
- Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
- Have experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
- Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
- Have clinical experience - venepuncture, ECGs etc.
- Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
The salary for this role is £24,464 to £32,134 per annum.