Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant inLeicester inLeicester PUBLISHED
MON 4 NOV 2024
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Candidates will benefit from comprehensive training, professional development opportunities, and various perks, including a competitive salary of up to £28,690 per year, a pension scheme, increasing annual leave, and access to wellness benefits. The position is ideal for those looking to enhance their skills in a supportive environment, with a focus on making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK, and employment is contingent upon security vetting.
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Leicester, a busy category B male prison in Leicester city centre.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the Substance Misuse Service. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
As our new Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
- Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care
- This role will support the SMS NMP team in delivering medication and care to our substance misuse patients.
- You will primarily be working within the clinical substance misuse team, although may be required to carry out duties in the primary care team
- You will support the registered nurse in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care and be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
About us
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Leicester, a busy category B male prison in Leicester city centre.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the Substance Misuse Service. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary up to £28,690 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks
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