Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join their team at HMP Leicester. This role entails supporting registered nurses, managing patient caseloads, and developing new skills within a dynamic environment. Qualifications include NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care and strong communication abilities. Opportunities for career development and a supportive team culture are offered.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Substance misuse experience is desired.
• Ability to work unsupervised while following policies.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Manage a small caseload of patients.
• Develop and apply new skills for clinical service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leicester, a category B men's prison located in Leicester.

Hours

The site currently offers Monday - Friday; 8am - 4pm, 1 weekend in 4.

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

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

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

What you'll be doing

As a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
• Manage a small case load of patients
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

• 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.

What we'll look for in you

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Substance Misuse experience - desired
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

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

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.