Healthcare Support Worker - Durham, United Kingdom - Spectrum Community Health CIC

Spectrum Community Health CIC

Verified Company

Durham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will be responsible for implementing and maintaining high standards of patient care as planned and directed by health care professionals at HMP & YOI New Hall prison.

All care activity will be carried out in accordance with the organisation and the prison service's declared values and principles.

On occasion and when required you will be asked too also offer support to the clinical management plans of individuals received onto the juvenile unit with substance misuse related problems T

he HCA will work closely with other disciplines within the prison setting and external agencies in accordance with policies and procedures formally adopted by both the prison and the organisation, including Prison Health Care Standards, Prison Service rules, Prison Standing Orders and Female estate protocols for clinical management of substance misuse.

To deliver direct patient care, in accordance with the patients care plan, as delegated by the registered nurse, to meet the patients identified health or health related needs To contribute in assessing and evaluating the needs of patients and to work in partnership with them in providing therapeutic and/or treatment packages as delegated.

Working within the parameters set out in the prison Female Estate protocols and organisational policies.

To engage in joint work with members of the team and other disciplines within the prison setting in meeting the holistic needs of patients.

To support other professionals who are involved with this client group seeking advice as required. Monitoring the treatment process within the care plan including testing as appropriate

To act professionally at all times and to treat all patients with dignity and respect.

To undertake patient risk assessments and take appropriate professional action when the nature of behaviour, symptoms or illness are likely to lead to self-harm or injury to others.

To participate in the appropriate supervision and observation of prisoners ,this includes patients identified at risk of 'self harm.

To contribute to the promotion of positive health to individual prisoners and groups, in order to help them recognise their own health needs and decide on action appropriate to their lifestyle.

To participate in health promotional activities as appropriate.

BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.

Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you

Access to NHS Pension
Annual leave on your Birthday
Cost of living payment of £600 pa (pro rata)

- payable till 31/03/202

Welcome payment for some posts
Refer a friend scheme
Training and Development opportunities
Flexible Working
Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings.

As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.

We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service.

We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.

Our Mission

Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities

Our Vision

Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details about this role.