Prison Healthcare Assistant / Support Worker

Precedo Healthcare Services provide Care and Nursing Services to many privately and publicly owned clients throughout Yorkshire.

We are currently seeking full time Band 3 Healthcare Assistants / Clinical Support Workers to work within one of our HM Prison Service clients in Leeds. These are challenging, yet extremely reward roles.

Working within the primary care department, you will assist the healthcare team in providing a considerable range of care services include asthma, diabetes and epilepsy clinics, GP sessions, triage clinics, health screening, phlebotomy, mental health assessments, vaccinations, smoking cessation, sexual health and substance misuse help.

These positions are to start ASAP and are long-term temporary vacancies (minimum 6-9 months). Please take in to account that prison clearance is required before you will be able to commence work. This clearance typically takes 4-6 week to obtain.

Hours of work are full time, on a rota basis (including weekends) and paid overtime is available. Rates of pay start are £26,000 per year and increase when working in the evening and at weekends.

Successful applicants must:

– Be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK
– Have at least 6 months of recent relevant experience and be competent in – recording patients observations, running clinics, performing ECGS and taking bloods
– Be able to provide Occupational Health documents (please contact us for further information)
– Be willing to undertake a DBS Check (previously CRB)
– Be able to provide satisfactory references

Successful applicants will also be computer literate and have sound communication skills. Confidence, initiative and a calm approach are essential in this role, as is the ability to work on your own and as part of a team.

What we offer at Precedo:

– Flexible working hours to match your commitments and schedule
– Highly knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment specialists, available 24 hours a day
– Immediate work opportunities available within your preferred location(s) and specialism(s)
– Free annual mandatory training
– Free specialist training provided by the Royal College of Nursing (RCN)
– Free uniform
– Excellent Salary: s
– Leading recruitment and compliance standards
– On-going reviews and continuous support

Our clients include Acute & Mental Health NHS trusts, local authorities, care homes, secure units, HM Prison Service, hospitals, learning disabilities services, community care, charitable organisations and housing associations.

If you have not been contacted within 7 working days, please assume that on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.