Clinical Support Worker

About The Role

Salary - £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

We have exciting opportunities to join our primary care team at HMP Altcourse as a Clinical Support Worker! These roles have been created due to growth within the service, and you will be a key part of the patient journey.

Clinical Support Workers play a vital role in delivering high quality care within a fast paced primary care environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work with some of the most vulnerable within society, and make a real difference to every patient.

You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including:

• Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)
• Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and blood-borne virus screening
• Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds
• Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals

• This is a clinical role, so it is essential that you have experience in at least some of the following:
  Bloods (phlebotomy/venepuncture), ECGs, NEWS2, Health Checks, Physical Observations, Wound Care etc
• Experience of working within a clinical setting, such as a hospital (A&E would be a bonus) or a prison / secure setting
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fast-paced environment

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours
, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
• All offers of employment are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role