Bank Healthcare Support Worker - HMP Liverpool

NHS Jobs; Liverpool; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs is seeking a Bank Healthcare Support Worker for HMP Liverpool. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience, with experience supporting individuals with complex health needs.

You will work across primary care, mental health, and addiction support under supervision. Desirable candidates have knowledge of or experience in a prison setting, strong patient assessment skills, and the ability to work independently or in a team, demonstrating resilience and

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience.
• Experience with people with complex health needs.
• Knowledge of primary care, mental health and addiction support.
• Ability to work across these areas under supervision.
• Desirable: knowledge/experience in prison environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Initiative

Resilience

Adaptability

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Bank Healthcare Support Worker - HMP Liverpool

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience. Experience of working with people with complex health needs. Knowledge of health of primary care, mental health and addiction support and an ability to work across these areas under supervision. Knowledge of nursing procedures and practices. Ability to work on own and as part of a team. Able to problem solve and use initiative Effective interpersonal skills Adaptable and able to deal with changing work priorities and demands Demonstrate resilience and positive attitudes Desirable criteria Previous experience of using or accessing mental health services or caring for someone who has accessed services. Knowledge or experience of working within a prison environment. Experience of work in a multi-disciplinary team setting. Experience in Accident and Emergency settings Good patient assessment skills - knowledge of signs and symptoms of a range of mental and physical disorders and its effects on individuals. phlebotomy procedures Ability to undertake ECGs Experience in wound care and wound management Experience in monitoring and support with the management of long term conditions