Prison Healthcare Support Specialist

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley in Stirling invites applications for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker at HMP & YOI Stirling. The role delivers day-to-day support to the prison nursing team, working autonomously within competencies to care for prisoners with complex health and social needs, while maintaining security procedures.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team aimed at improving physical and mental health, with emphasis on person-centred care and teamwork; PVG clearance is required, and travel to

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare delivery and Venepuncture competency.
• SVQ3 or an equivalent healthcare qualification is required.
• Ability to work autonomously within professional competencies and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to patients in a prison setting.
• Support the nursing team and collaborate with clinicians to improve health outcomes.
• Maintain security procedures and work within PVG-scheme requirements.
• May travel to another prison site within Forth Valley as needed.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Venepuncture

Education

SVQ3 or relevant healthcare qualification

Job description

NHS Forth Valley in Stirling invites applications for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker at HMP & YOI Stirling. The role delivers day-to-day support to the prison nursing team, working autonomously within competencies to care for prisoners with complex health and social needs, while maintaining security procedures.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team aimed at improving physical and mental health, with emphasis on person-centred care and teamwork; PVG clearance is required, and travel to