Outpatients Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh in London. The role involves supporting primary care services and conducting health checks, with a focus on phlebotomy and wound care. Ideal candidates should have the Care Certificate and experience in similar healthcare settings, demonstrating effective communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career development within a challenging yet rewarding environment.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting.
• Competency in phlebotomy.
• Basic wound care skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake NHS Health Checks.
• Assist with Physical Health checks for patients.
• Perform phlebotomy safely maintaining standards.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Wound care

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Care Certificate Qualification

Job description

Job Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A prison located in London. HMP Belmarsh is a maximum security prison based in London with a capacity for around 800. This role supports the delivery of primary care, physical health, mental health, and learning disability services, ensuring care is delivered safely, respectfully, and in line with NHS standards, prison security requirements, and professional boundaries. Experience in phlebotomy is required.

Hours

Monday - Friday 09:30 - 16:30

Salary

Full time. Annual salary up to £32,134 per annum (FTE) depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Main duties of the job

• Undertake NHS Health Checks in accordance with national and local protocols
• Assist with and conduct Physical Health checks for Mental Health and Learning Disability patients, escalating concerns to the appropriate clinician
• Perform phlebotomy competently and safely, maintaining infection prevention and control standards
• Provide wound care, including dressing changes and monitoring healing, within HCA scope of practice
• Accurately record all clinical activity in electronic patient records
• Observe, monitor, and report changes in patients physical or mental health to registered staff

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Qualifications required

• Care Certificate Qualification
• Experience working as a Healthcare Assistant in a healthcare setting
• Competency in phlebotomy
• Basic wound care
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work calmly and professionally in a challenging environment
• Basic IT skills and ability to use electronic patient records

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.

Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding. If you are looking for a role where you can develop existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day, this could be the opportunity for you.

Legal and Security

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

HMP Belmarsh

Western Way, London SE28 0EB

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