Integrated Substance Misuse Service Healthcare Assistant

Superchem Industries; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Peterborough is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver comprehensive healthcare services to patients with substance misuse issues. The ideal candidate will conduct clinical assessments, provide 24-hour care, and work closely with various healthcare professionals. A completed Care Certificate and experience in medication management are essential for this role. This position offers a competitive salary and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Care Certificate required.
• Experience in medication rounds as a second checker.
• Knowledge of Orange guidelines is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive, needs-based healthcare services.
• Conduct clinical assessments, including observations and phlebotomy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Team working

Medication management

Wound care

Phlebotomy

Education

Completed Care Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

NHFT is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to work within the Integrated Substance Misuse Service at HMP Peterborough. The role involves delivering comprehensive, needs-based healthcare services to patients with substance misuse issues, including providing 24-hour care across various shifts such as day, night, and weekends.

Main Duties

The Substance Misuse Team is part of the integrated healthcare provision at HMP Peterborough, comprising nurses, HCAs, and recovery workers. The team collaborates closely with psychosocial, mental health, and healthcare services to offer a trauma-informed well-being service. The service maintains strong links with the local community, focusing on resettlement and supporting individuals to lead better lives through quality services and recovery support, including post-release initiatives to reduce reoffending.

About Us

As a health and wellbeing organisation, NHFT is dedicated to innovation and making a difference in the community. We serve Northamptonshire and surrounding areas with safe, quality care, guided by understanding local healthcare needs and community demands.

Our mission, "making a difference for you, with you," reflects our commitment to positively impact lives—those we care for, work with, and employ. We aim to be an employer of choice, fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where staff feel valued. We provide NHS services across physical, mental health, and specialty areas, both in hospitals and community settings.

Details

• Date posted: 28 July 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 per year (pro-rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough, PE3 7DP

Job Responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please refer to the full job description under the Supporting Documents. The person specification is available in the About You section of the document.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

• Completed Care Certificate
• Ability to conduct clinical assessments, including observations, wound care, phlebotomy, ECG
• Experience of team working, triage, and autonomous working
• Knowledge of medication management and experience in medication rounds as a second checker

Desirable Skills

• Substance misuse experience
• Knowledge of Orange guidelines
• Completion of RCGP Level 1 in Alcohol Dependence and Substance Misuse

Application Questions

• Why have you applied for this role? What skills and experience do you bring?
• Describe your relevant experience.
• Demonstrate leadership behaviors.
• Desirable: Willingness to progress and learn new skills; prison experience.

Other Requirements

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Employer Details

• Employer: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
• Address: HMP Peterborough, Saville Road, Peterborough, PE3 7DP
• Website: nhft.nhs.uk