Prison Healthcare Nursing Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

You must have been in the UK for 12 months prior to applying for this post and be able to provide a 6 year address history to be able to complete the prison clearance.

• To assist the Offender Health Nursing Team in the provision of nursing care and support to

patients in the secure setting.

• To work as part of the Health & Justice Primary Care Nursing Team in providing specific care and monitoring to patients in the secure setting as written in the care plan.
• To work alone and unsupervised and the ability to work autonomously.
• To be responsible for the ordering of clinical supplies for the department.
• To work in accordance with Trust Policies and Procedures.
• To maintain high standards of personal hygiene adhering to Health and Safety Guidelines and Infection Control Guidelines within the Trust.

This position will appeal to an experienced healthcare assistant who wishes to enhance their experience in a forensic and challenging environment.

The successful candidate will be expected to deliver high quality basic nursing care to patients.

Assisting in care planning, blood taking, ECG's, Wound Care, prison reception screening and assisting with medical clinics.

Further training opportunities will be available. The candidate will be expected to work successfully within a multidisciplinary team.

Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 6,400 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Please read the job description for full details.

Staff benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years
• Excellent pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme
• Blue Light Card Discounts