Prison Health Assistant – ECG & Wound Care

NHS; Devizes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in the South of England is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver high quality nursing care within a prison setting. You will work under a registered nurse, perform BP checks, ECGs, observations and wound care as part of a patient centred care plan.

The role requires hospital or primary care experience, strong teamwork and a commitment to safety and confidentiality. Sponsorship is not available for this post; applicants must meet the right to work requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital/primary care settings.
• Competent at taking blood pressure, ECGs and other observations.
• Wound care knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high quality nursing care to patients in prison under the supervision of a registered nurse.
• Carry out physical care, take BP/ECG/observations and wound care as per care plan.
• Engage with patients to provide holistic, needs-led care and health promotion.

Skills

Blood pressure

ECG

Observations

Wound care

NHS experience

Job description

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust in the South of England is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver high quality nursing care within a prison setting. You will work under a registered nurse, perform BP checks, ECGs, observations and wound care as part of a patient centred care plan.

The role requires hospital or primary care experience, strong teamwork and a commitment to safety and confidentiality. Sponsorship is not available for this post; applicants must meet the right to work requirements.