Prison Health Support Specialist

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Stirling; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Forth Valley invites applications for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker based at HMP & YOI Stirling. The post provides essential support to the nursing team, delivering patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary setting and adhering to security procedures in a prison environment.

The role requires experience in healthcare, SVQ3 or equivalent, competence in venepuncture, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare settings and SVQ3 (or equivalent)
• Competency in Venepuncture
• Ability to work autonomously within scope and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Willingness to work within PVG framework and security controls

Responsibilities

• Provide high-standard support to nursing team in a secure prison environment
• Support clinicians in delivering high-quality, efficient care
• Work autonomously within competencies and contribute to rehabilitation and offender health outcomes
• Occasional travel to other prison sites within Forth Valley as required

Skills

Venepuncture

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

SVQ3 Healthcare or equivalent

Job description

NHS Forth Valley invites applications for a Band 3 Clinical Support Worker based at HMP & YOI Stirling. The post provides essential support to the nursing team, delivering patient-centred care within a multidisciplinary setting and adhering to security procedures in a prison environment.

The role requires experience in healthcare, SVQ3 or equivalent, competence in venepuncture, and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a wider team.