Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 03 November 2025

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Job summary

The post holder will:

Be able to perform clinical observations, report abnormalities, escalate concerns and document on System One accurately

Follow appropriate infection prevention and control guidelines in order to protect themselves, colleagues and residents
Assist in the provision of personnel hygiene requirements for social care patients, clinics including phlebotomy, vaccinations, ECGs and smoking cessation in line with their skills & proficiencies

Main duties of the job

Participate in resident screenings with healthcare colleagues

Be able to maintain accurate, timely and legible records of resident's care, including data input and statistical information, as required
To contribute to the ordering, distribution, stock control and maintenance of Healthcare equipment and resources

About us

7. Will participate in all aspects of healthcare admin duties as required including booking appointments, scanning of resident's information and answering queries

Participate in health promotion events

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TG309-MH-A

Job locations

HMP Peterborough

Saville road

Peterborough

PE3 7PD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description to obtain a further amount of information in regards to the main duties of the job

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description to obtain a further amount of information in regards to the main duties of the job

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a care setting
Good communication skills
able to follow instructions and procedures
To work in a team but use their own initiative

Desirable

prison experience
Care certificate

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a care setting

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a care setting
Good communication skills
able to follow instructions and procedures
To work in a team but use their own initiative

Desirable

prison experience
Care certificate

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a care setting

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.