Healthcare Assistant (Substance Misuse)

NHS Jobs; Leyland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Jobs in the United Kingdom is seeking a Substance Misuse Support Worker to join the HMP Wymott team. The role focuses on delivering healthcare support within a prison environment and benefits from exposure to a multidisciplinary team.

The working pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 or 09:00 - 17:00, offering a rewarding opportunity to develop in substance misuse care within Practice Plus Group's services.

Responsibilities

• Join our growing substance misuse service at HMP Wymott.
• Work within substance misuse, contributing to patient care within a multidisciplinary team.

Job description

Healthcare Assistant HMP Wymott Salary - £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Substance Misuse Support Worker to join our growing service at HMP Wymott. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within substance misuse, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment. We are looking for someone with substance misuse experience and knowledge of current issues within the pathway.

About HMP Wymott

HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Working Pattern Hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 / 09:00 - 17:00.