Prison Healthcare Assistant: Holistic Patient Care

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Bristol is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to contribute to the delivery of high-quality nursing care within a prison environment. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, wound care, and providing holistic support to patients. Ideal candidates should have experience in hospital or primary care and be familiar with essential medical observations. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on patient health and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Must have hospital/primary care experience.
• Competent at taking blood pressure, ECGs, and other observations.
• Knowledge of wound care is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering high-quality nursing care to patients in prison.
• Provide physical care according to a written care plan.
• Engage with patients in holistic, needs-led care.

Skills

Hospital/primary care experience

Competence in taking blood pressure

Ability to conduct ECGs

Wound care knowledge

Job description

A leading healthcare organization in Bristol is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to contribute to the delivery of high-quality nursing care within a prison environment. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, wound care, and providing holistic support to patients. Ideal candidates should have experience in hospital or primary care and be familiar with essential medical observations. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact on patient health and wellbeing.