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Job Summary
Calling all HCAs
Fancy working somewhere unique, where no two days are the same?
This HCA post involves working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team in a Category B local prison providing primary care, with a difference , also providing in house Mental health and also bespoke substance misuse team. We will support you in learning physical health including phlebotomy , ECG's and many more.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who works closely with patients, the wider health care team and the prison service to ensure comprehensive care is provided to residents.
The successful candidates will undertake various duties within the prison setting, including working on the in-patient unit, screening new patients, running clinics and working in partnership with other agencies to provide comprehensive care to our patients.
Secure environment experience is especially desirable, but not essential. You will benefit from an extensive supernumerary period, access to a full range of training and be encouraged to develop your skills within this role.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Date posted
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TF586-MH-B
Job locations
Healthcare, HMP Bedford
St Loyes Street
Bedford
MK40 1HG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Communication & Experience Essential
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Healthcare, HMP Bedford
St Loyes Street
Bedford
MK40 1HG
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jbliDUon (Opens in a new tab)
Calling all HCAs
Fancy working somewhere unique, where no two days are the same?
This HCA post involves working within a multi-disciplinary healthcare team in a Category B local prison providing primary care, with a difference , also providing in house Mental health and also bespoke substance misuse team. We will support you in learning physical health including phlebotomy , ECG's and many more.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be an excellent team player who works closely with patients, the wider health care team and the prison service to ensure comprehensive care is provided to residents.
The successful candidates will undertake various duties within the prison setting, including working on the in-patient unit, screening new patients, running clinics and working in partnership with other agencies to provide comprehensive care to our patients.
Secure environment experience is especially desirable, but not essential. You will benefit from an extensive supernumerary period, access to a full range of training and be encouraged to develop your skills within this role.
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in both hospital settings and out in the community. Because we put the person at the centre of all we do, we focus on delivering care that is as easy to access as possible. This means many of our services can be provided at home, work or in schools. We also provide health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Date posted
April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,to £25,674 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
270-TF586-MH-B
Job locations
Healthcare, HMP Bedford
St Loyes Street
Bedford
MK40 1HG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.
Person Specification
Communication & Experience Essential
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with both colleagues and residents
- Previous recent experience of working as a HCA
- Previous recent experience of working in a secure environment
- Take personal responsibility for their own work and be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Be able to perform clinical observations, report abnormalities, escalate concerns
- Assist in the provision of clinics including phlebotomy, vaccinations, ECGs and smoking cessation
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with both colleagues and residents
- Previous recent experience of working as a HCA
- Previous recent experience of working in a secure environment
- Take personal responsibility for their own work and be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Be able to perform clinical observations, report abnormalities, escalate concerns
- Assist in the provision of clinics including phlebotomy, vaccinations, ECGs and smoking cessation
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
Healthcare, HMP Bedford
St Loyes Street
Bedford
MK40 1HG
Employer's website
https://jobsincare.com/job/jbliDUon (Opens in a new tab)
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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