Healthcare Support Worker - HMP Woodhill

NHS; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking healthcare organization is seeking dedicated Healthcare Support Workers to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting nursing staff in delivering essential care to patients within secure environments. You will play a crucial part in promoting health and well-being, ensuring that patients receive the support they need. With opportunities for professional development and a focus on patient-centered care, this position is ideal for individuals passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Join a diverse and inclusive team committed to providing high-quality healthcare services.

Benefits

MyTrustBenefits discounts

Access to free online courses

Qualifications

• Good general education to O Level or GCSE standard or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of nursing services to the prison population.
• Follow social care plans for prisoners and provide quality care.

Skills

Clinical interventions

Basic assessment skills

Effective communication

Basic IT skills

Education

Good general education to O Level or GCSE standard

Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Job description

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Workers are responsible for assisting in the delivery of nursing services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring long-term conditions; health promotion; screening; and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet patient needs, supporting the delivery of local and national policies and procedures.

By joining our Prisons Healthcare Team, you will look after the healthcare needs of patients in secure environments and have the opportunity to promote health and well-being. Our healthcare services operate on a 7-day week working model to ensure continuous, high-quality care.

See what our staff say about working within our award-winning teams: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice/find-out-what-its-work-health-and-justice

Main duties of the job

The Healthcare Support Worker will work closely with prisoners requiring social care needs while in prison.

They will follow social care plans as assessed by the Local Authority or as identified by emergency care plans, especially for new prisoners arriving without an established social care plan.

Healthcare Support Workers are expected to be kind, responsive, professional, and informative, contributing to the quality of services provided.

The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust, we strongly encourage and support vaccination to protect yourself, your family, colleagues, and patients.

About us

We're committed to delivering first-class, patient-centered, safe, and effective care across various settings. Patients are at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to employ outstanding people who support our patients, colleagues, and teams, and to develop future leaders through career development opportunities.

Our diverse culture offers opportunities across mental health, community services, addictions, eating disorders, learning disabilities, and more. Whatever your career stage, there's a place for you at CNWL.

The trust also offers MyTrustBenefits, an online portal with over 1400 discounts at retailers nationwide, and access to free online courses on various topics.

Job responsibilities

HMP Woodhill is a high-security prison where CNWL provides Primary Care, Mental Health, and Addictions services to approximately 500 adult male prisoners.

We seek enthusiastic and experienced healthcare support workers to join our multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality care in this challenging environment.

Further details about the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good general education to O Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare
• Evidence of personal development in previous employment

Personal Disposition

• Willingness to learn and develop; flexibility
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Understanding of own accountability
• Ability to deliver care under supervision and in line with policies and procedures
• Use of own initiative
• Discretion in dealing with sensitive issues

Key Skills/Abilities

• Carry out clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse
• Willingness to undertake further training (e.g., phlebotomy, wound care assessment)
• Basic assessment skills (blood pressure, pulse, temperature)

Knowledge

• Effective communication with patients of varying understanding
• Present factual information and refer questions appropriately
• Handle sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
• Basic IT and email skills
• Develop effective interpersonal relationships

Experience

• Relevant substantive work experience
• Experience working within a secure environment

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per annum (pro-rata if part-time)