Impactful Prison Healthcare: Clinical Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to provide day-to-day support to the nursing team within HMP Glenochil, while also working autonomously within competencies. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to prisoners with complex health needs, contributing to rehabilitation and overall offender outcomes.

Experience in healthcare, SVQ3, and Venepuncture competency are required. Applications highlight importance of PVG scheme; interviews will be in person.

Qualifications

• Applications are invited from those with previous relevant experience in healthcare, SVQ3/relevant healthcare experience and competency in Venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of support to the nursing team in the prison setting and work autonomously within competencies.
• Contribute to improving physical and mental health and wellbeing of prisoners as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrate person-centred care and effective interpersonal skills within the healthcare journey.
• Adhere to PVG scheme requirements and security procedures in the prison environment.

Skills

Venepuncture

Education

SVQ3 healthcare experience

Job description

NHS Forth Valley is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to provide day-to-day support to the nursing team within HMP Glenochil, while also working autonomously within competencies. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to prisoners with complex health needs, contributing to rehabilitation and overall offender outcomes.

Experience in healthcare, SVQ3, and Venepuncture competency are required. Applications highlight importance of PVG scheme; interviews will be in person.