Healthcare Support Worker - HMP Woodhill inMilton keynes inMilton keynes PUBLISHED
THU 5 DEC 2024
Band 3: £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum (pro rata if P/T)
PERMANENT GOOD SALARY
FAMILY HMP MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS
Opportunity to work in a unique environment, contributing to the healthcare of incarcerated individuals.
Engagement in diverse healthcare tasks, including medication administration and emergency response, enhancing clinical skills.
Supportive training and induction programs provided, ensuring that all staff are equipped to handle the specific challenges of a secure setting.
Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with various healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care.
A role that plays a critical part in improving mental and physical health outcomes for a vulnerable population.
Job stability and benefits associated with working for the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, a reputable healthcare provider.
The Healthcare Support Worker position at HMP Woodhill involves administering medication, responding to emergencies, and assisting in the delivery of primary care services akin to those provided in the community. The role requires interaction with patients, including prisoners with diverse mental and physical health needs, in a secure environment. While previous experience in such settings is beneficial, comprehensive training will be provided to all new hires.
Located in Milton Keynes under the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, HMP Woodhill is a high-security prison housing around 500 adult male prisoners. The successful candidates will join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services, including Primary Care, Mental Health, and Addictions support, to the prison population in this challenging setting. The organisation emphasises the importance of vaccinations for the safety of staff and patients alike.
Located in Milton Keynes under the Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, HMP Woodhill is a high-security prison housing around 500 adult male prisoners. The successful candidates will join a dedicated multi-disciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality healthcare services, including Primary Care, Mental Health, and Addictions support, to the prison population in this challenging setting. The organisation emphasises the importance of vaccinations for the safety of staff and patients alike.
Healthcare Support Worker HMP Woodhill
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.
The successful applicant may have contact with patients or service users. As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination as this remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients and service users when working on our healthcare settings.
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
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 healthcare support workers to join our multi-disciplinary team delivering high quality care to the prison population in this challenging environment.
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1. Can you describe your previous experience working in healthcare, particularly in any secure settings? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
2. What specific training or qualifications do you have that relate to providing healthcare support in a prison environment?
3. Have you ever been involved in the administration of medication? Can you outline your understanding of the relevant procedures and protocols?
4. This role requires responding to emergencies. Can you discuss a situation where you had to act quickly in a healthcare setting? What actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
5. How do you prioritise tasks when working in a busy and potentially high-pressure environment, such as a prison?
1. Can you describe your previous experience working in healthcare, particularly in any secure settings? What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
2. What specific training or qualifications do you have that relate to providing healthcare support in a prison environment?
3. Have you ever been involved in the administration of medication? Can you outline your understanding of the relevant procedures and protocols?
4. This role requires responding to emergencies. Can you discuss a situation where you had to act quickly in a healthcare setting? What actions did you take, and what was the outcome?
5. How do you prioritise tasks when working in a busy and potentially high-pressure environment, such as a prison?
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Useful skills for a Healthcare Support Worker - HMP Woodhill:
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.
3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.
5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.
6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.
7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.
9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.
10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.
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