About this role
Job summary
Join a new service at Campsfield focused on providing a high-quality service to the residents. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be providing a range of support to the healthcare department.
The duties will vary depending on the needs of the department with the days priorities agreed with the Head of Healthcare and Senior Clinical Lead. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver an excellent healthcare service which is evidenced based, person-centred, and non-judgement care. You will work closely with our partners and stakeholders striving for continuous quality improvement and ensuring healthcare records are maintained in accordance with governance policies.
Main duties of the job
Attend emergency response situations Management and care of minor illness and injuries Complete health promotion Be the named lead for an area of healthcare Support the Primary Care Nursing team with all aspects of care Support the running of clinics including, bloods, vaccinations, wound care Assessment of patients including those who have just arrived Be a second checker for the dispensing of controlled medication
About us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportiveAssurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patientsRespectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefsEmpowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.
Job description Job responsibilities
About Us
DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Campsfield IRC by NHS England. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:
Compassionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
Empowerment We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.
Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC)
Campsfield IRC is a secure facility currently designed to accommodate up to 160 male residents in both single and dual occupancy rooms. The centre houses a combination of time-served foreign national offenders and immigration offenders while the Home Office arranges their removal from the UK.
Residents are not permitted to leave the centre or access the local area. Consequently, recreational, educational, healthcare, living, and faith-related facilities are provided entirely onsite.
The healthcare department provides a range of services including primary care, mental health, substance misuse, pharmacy, dental, optometry, physiotherapy, podiatry, and audiology delivered either by us or our specialist partners.
Join us at the beginningWhere possible, this role will be starting before the centre opens. During this period, you will be undertaking your company and centre induction, supporting setting up the department, helping where required, and generally supporting the service to go live as prepared as we can be.
Job Summary
Join a new service at Campsfield focused on providing a high-quality service to the residents. As a Health Care Assistant, you will be providing a range of support to the healthcare department.
The duties will vary depending on the needs of the department with the days priorities agreed with the Head of Healthcare and Senior Clinical Lead. You will work with the multi-disciplinary team to deliver an excellent healthcare service which is evidenced based, person-centred, and non-judgement care. You will work closely with our partners and stakeholders striving for continuous quality improvement and ensuring healthcare records are maintained in accordance with governance policies.
Duties
Attend emergency response situations
Management and care of minor illness and injuries
Complete health promotion
Be the named lead for an area of healthcare
Support the Primary Care Nursing team with all aspects of care
Support the running of clinics including, bloods, vaccinations, wound care
Assessment of patients including those who have just arrived
Be a second checker for the dispensing of controlled medication
Criteria
Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Experience working in a healthcare environment
Enthusiastic and dedicated to providing high quality care
Believe and work within Dr PA Secures values
Desirable
Competent in venepuncture
Experience in wound management
Previous experience within a secure setting
Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
General Information
The post holder may be required to perform other relevant and appropriate duties as reasonably needed. This list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
Benefits:
Pension salary scheme available
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential 24/7 support.
Access to perks at work
Disclosure and Barring Service Check & CTC Clearance
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.
This post will require the holder to undertake and successfully complete the Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC) process.
Please note, in order to apply, all applicants need to have been living in the United Kingdom (with residency in the UK, such as UK/Irish/EU Passport, or an Indefinite Leave to Remain Visa) for the last 5 years with no more than a 28 day break being outside of the UK and no gaps in employment during this time.
EMAIL CV TO: [email protected]
Shortlisted candidates will be asked for RTW, DBS/CTC consent and references.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience working in a healthcare environment Enthusiastic and dedicated to providing high quality care Believe and work within Dr PA Secures values
Desirable
Competent in venepuncture Experience in wound management Previous experience within a secure setting Ability to participate in multi professional teamwork.
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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 DoctorPA Secure LTD
Address Langford Lane
Kidlington
Oxfordshire
OX5 1RE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.drpasecure.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)