Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant

Job title:

Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant

Company

NHS

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Leicester, a busy category B male prison in Leicester city centre. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the Substance Misuse Service. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary up to £27,195 per annum – depending on experience. How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checksMain duties of the jobAs our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Working within the Substance Misuse / Mental Health team, you will work with Nurses and Nursing Associates across the service
• Provide outstanding quality based care to all patients
• Deliver personalised, non judgemental care, based on patient feedback
• Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics
• Support the nursing and pharmacy teams on the wings and healthcare centres
• Support the primary care team as necessary

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• 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

About usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. Our new Healthcare Assistant will:

• Hold a NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Have experience in a care setting previously – ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Any experience in substance misuse or mental health would be a bonus!
• Ideally second checking experience
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.Date posted26 September 2024Pay schemeOtherSalary£23,100 to £27,195 a year Up to £27,195 depending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number9412_1Job locationsHMP Leicester116 Welford RdLeicesterLeicestershireLE2 7AJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Leicester, a busy category B male prison in Leicester city centre. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the Substance Misuse Service. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary up to £27,195 per annum – depending on experience. How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Leicester, a busy category B male prison in Leicester city centre. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the Substance Misuse Service. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary up to £27,195 per annum – depending on experience. How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checksPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

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Expected salary

£23100 – 27195 per year

Location

Leicester

Job date

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 06:36:21 GMT

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