Healthcare Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Thorn Cross. HMP Thorn Cross is a Category D / open prison in Appleton Thorn, Warrington, housing around 430 males. sentences. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same!

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care
• Support the primary care nursing team with all aspects of care
• Support clinics, including bloods, ECGs, weight etc
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• You will primarily be working within the primary care team, although may be required to carry out duties in the substance misuse or mental health teams

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.

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. Our new Healthcare Assistant will:

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
• Have experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
• Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Have clinical experience - venepuncture, ECGs etc
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre 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 right opportunity for you.

• 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

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week.

Shifts are 7;30am - 5:30 Monday - Friday - 4 shifts per week. Weekends are 7:15am - 12:00 - approximately 1 in 3 weekends. Salary You will receive an annual salary of between £25,557 - £29,723 per annum depending on experience.

It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• 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