Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Oakham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant for a full-time role at HMP Stocken. This position involves implementing care packages and supporting medication delivery to patients in a prison setting. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care and have experience in a care environment. The role offers excellent career development opportunities and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in a hospital or prison setting is ideal.
• Knowledge in substance misuse or mental health is a bonus.
• Willingness to develop and apply new skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinical care packages and assess patient care.
• Support SMS NMP team in delivering medication.
• Promote safe patient care and maintain clinical service delivery.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Experience in a care setting

Knowledge of substance misuse

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Stocken, a category C male prison in the county of Rutland. This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the Substance Misuse Service.

Hours

This is a full time role 37.5 hours rota over 7 days.

07:30 - 18:30 Mon - Fri

08:30 - 18:30 Sat & Sun

Salary

This position is full time; you'll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 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 our new Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care
• This role will support the SMS NMP team in delivering medication and care to our substance misuse patients.
• You will primarily be working within the clinical substance misuse team, although may be required to carry out duties in the primary care team
• You will support the registered nurse in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care and be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery

What we look for

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're looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all. The new Healthcare Assistant will:

• Hold a NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Have experience in a care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Any experience in substance misuse or mental health would be a bonus
• Ideally second checking experience
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it