Job summary We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our healthcare team within a prison setting.
The Healthcare Assistant will play a fundamental role in providing essential support to the healthcare professionals and ensuring the well-being and medical needs of inmates within the facility.As part of our commitment to your lifelong learning we offer the care certificate to all our unregistered health care professionals.
This is the start of your education and training with us and forms part of a robust induction programme giving you the fundamental evidence-based training to support you in your role with us.The Care Certificate is an agreed set of standards that define the knowledge, skills and behaviours we expect of specific job roles in health and social care services.You will also have theopportunity to then build and develop your skills and knowledge through the Trainee Nursing Associate programme and qualify as an NMC registered Nursing note that, in any case, the healthcare staff will not be expected to be responsible for or involved with prisoners' restraints.The role will be working 15 hours (2 days per week), Monday's and Thursday's.
Main duties of the job Within this role, you will: Extend current practice in line with HCRG Care Grouppolicy, including the dispensing of prescribed medication under supervision Undertake all aspects of medicines management related activities listed below in accordance with HCRG Care Group medicines policy where appropriate training has been given and competencies have been achieved: medicine administration and understanding of supervised and in-possession medicines, ordering of medicines, safe storage of medicines, safe transportation of medicines.
Attend appropriate training and maintain competencies in relevant areas Work in partnership with clients ensuring privacy and dignity is maintained Assist in promotion of health and wellbeing of clients Undertake clinical interventions as delegate by a senior team member About us About the CompanyWe change lives by transforming health and care.Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes.
We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team.
Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here.
If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit Job description Job responsibilities You will feel valued as a HCA with HCRG Care Group, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including: Competitive salary with weekend enhancements and group pension Flexible working to provide you with that true work / life balance Access to our Strive for Better networks, a national support and professional network made up of NHS professionals like you, giving you the chance to constantly develop industry-leading care and quality Access to Reward Gateway - our staff benefits scheme which grants you access to premium offers and discounts on practical spending at national supermarkets and well known retailers as well as special treats like Virgin Experience Days and Leisure Vouchers Access to our free well-being service available 24/7/365 online and by telephone including; counsellors, post trauma incident support, legal, debt and practical life management helpline, guided self-help, telephonic career coaching and monthly well-being newsletters We are pleased to offer access to Wagestream - which lets you track your pay throughout the month and stream your earned wages into your bank account if you need them.
No more high-interest loans or overdraft fees - simply get paid as you go.
A committed Learning and Development team who work closely with Universities and Health Education England to further your potential and support your progression Access to a range of courses and e-learning to develop further skills, bespoke career pathways and opportunities continuing your professional development Innovative forward-thinking culture with the opportunity to put forward your ideas to contribute to the way we work.
You will be encouraged to apply for national funding to drive your initiatives locally to benefit our patients and service users Rewarding and supportive teams, you will be recognised and have opportunities to recognise others by nominating for local and national awards annually and taking part in our new virtual Ask our Executives event, where you can submit questions to the board and hear updates regularly on company strategy and objectives Working in an environment focused on the highest clinical and quality standards with mostof our services being rated overall good or outstanding by the Care Quality Commission Person Specification General Requirements Essential Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site Desirable Click Apply for this job above to view the Job Description on our career site