Job summary
Health Care Support Worker HMP Woodhill
HMP Woodhill is a high secure prison and CNWL are the healthcare providers within HMP Woodhill providing Primary Care, Mental Health and Addictions services to approximately 500 adult male prisoners.
We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Health Care Support Workers to join our multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality care to the prison population in this challenging environment.
Main duties of the job
The post holder would be expected to participate in the administration of medication, responding to emergencies and assisting in the delivery of primary care services that are equitable to that in the community. An inpatient facility accommodates up to 11 prisoners with a range of mental and physical health needs and the healthcare assistants provide a valued role in this area.
Previous experience of working in a secure setting would be an advantage but a full induction and training programme is provided.
About us
CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 7,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London's population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.
Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation. We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.
We offer a generous relocation package (subject to eligibility assessment) and flexible working options, including bank assignments for most roles. See attached Staff Reward and Wellbeing Handbook detailing our benefits, discounts and wellbeing intiatives for staff.
Become part of our team. We care for you as much as you care for others.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 3 Health Care Support Worker work closely with people who use our Services, their families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 3 Health Care Support Workers are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by:
- keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible by recognising the limits of the Health Care Support Worker role and working closely with Registered Nurses
- contributing to the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures when implementing care plans
- ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people when contributing to the implementation and evaluation of care plans
Job description
Job responsibilities
Band 3 Health Care Support Worker work closely with people who use our Services, their families, friends and carers and play an important contribution in how people experience our services. Band 3 Health Care Support Workers are expected to be kind and responsive but professional and informative and contribute to the quality of the services we provide by:
- keeping the people who using our services as safe as possible by recognising the limits of the Health Care Support Worker role and working closely with Registered Nurses
- contributing to the best possible clinical outcomes by using up-to-date skills and adhering to evidence-based policies and procedures when implementing care plans
- ensuring the people using our services have a good experience by respecting, empowering and working in partnership with people when contributing to the implementation and evaluation of care plans
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy skills required to keep accurate records and administer medicines (if appropriate)
- Spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- Relevant Level 3 qualification -eg. advanced apprenticeship, A-levels, T-levels, NVQ
- Care Certificate - you will be supported to complete this within 3 months of starting if not achieved elsewhere
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with the general public communicating with a range of different people
- Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in mental health setting or working with adults suffering from mental health problems
- Experience in a caring role
- Healthcare/NHS or similar experience in community or hospital settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
- Able to maintain electronic patient records Use Microsoft Word to draft letters and reports
Desirable
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy skills required to keep accurate records and administer medicines (if appropriate)
- Spoken and written English, to an appropriate standard to fulfil the job requirements
Desirable
- Relevant Level 3 qualification -eg. advanced apprenticeship, A-levels, T-levels, NVQ
- Care Certificate - you will be supported to complete this within 3 months of starting if not achieved elsewhere
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with a multidisciplinary team
- Experience of working with the general public communicating with a range of different people
- Previous experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Previous experience of working within a customer focused environment
Desirable
- Previous experience in mental health setting or working with adults suffering from mental health problems
- Experience in a caring role
- Healthcare/NHS or similar experience in community or hospital settings
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate with the multi-disciplinary team, update others in the team and use handover effectively. Speaking face to face but also by telephone.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, concise and legible clinical records both electronic and handwritten which adhere to the CNWL policies
- Able to talk to people about sensitive issues in a supportive manner but also challenge others assertively where necessary
- Able to maintain electronic patient records Use Microsoft Word to draft letters and reports
Desirable
- Basic knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health Act 1983.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
