Healthcare Assistant

2 weeks ago


Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

To assist in the delivery of high quality nursing care to patients in BSGW Prisons in support of a registered nurse.

Is able to work unsupervised for significant periods. To undertake an extended role

Patient focused with health promotion at the heart of our care


Putting the right staff in the right place at the right time - specialist posts to ensure that experience is on hand to lead and support patients e.g., leads in learning disability, long term conditions, older adults, complex case practitioners and discharge coordinators.

Designing and delivering healthcare for the unique needs of each prison.


Being highly supportive of clinical and prison staff with training and support enabling the team to work smarter and as part of an effective Multi Professional Team.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan

Being an effective communicator, observer and listener

To work as directed by a registered nurse.

Understanding the need for and maintaining patient confidentiality and security at all times.

Adhering to all organisational and prison policies, procedures and guidelines.

Ensuring good working relationships with patients, carers, relatives, other professionals and prison and healthcare staff

Developing an understanding of and demonstrating use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify practice.

Behaving at all times in a professionally acceptable manner

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings.

Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies.

Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives.

Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.

We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England including Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Buckinghamshire and Kent including the Isle of Sheppey, in London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent and manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital in Woolwich as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs.


We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London.

We are proud of the care we provide and our people

Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Providing physical care to patients according to a written care plan

Being an effective communicator, observer and listener

To work as directed by a registered nurse.

Understanding the need for and maintaining patient confidentiality and security at all times.

Adhering to all organisational and prison policies, procedures and guidelines.

Ensuring good working relationships with patients, carers, relatives, other professionals and prison and healthcare staff

Developing an understanding of and demonstrating use of clinical supervision to reflect upon and modify practice.

Behaving at all times in a professionally acceptable manner

Main

Responsibilities:


Responding to the needs of patients in an honest, non judgemental and open manner, which respects the rights of individuals and groups.


Actively engaging with patients in the provision of holistic, needs-led care which takes into account the physical, psychological, emotional, social and spiritual needs of individuals and groups.

Demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunities for all people.

Responding to the needs of people sensitively with regard for age, culture, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and disability, especially regarding patient privacy and dignity


Understanding the need for promoting health & well-being and the delivery of health promotion activities and programmes (including patient self-help programmes) in support of a registered nurse.


Understanding the need for and assisting patients to attain optimal physical health and assisting with physical procedures in support of a registered nurse.

Demonstrating good verbal and non-verbal communication skills

Contributing appropriately to risk assessment and individualised care planning
  • Healthcare Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary Are you ready to unlock your potential within a challenging, creative and fast paced work environment? Do you want to escape your current job role and work with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past? Now is the time to breakinto offender healthcare and develop your career. As part of the South West Prison...

  • Admin Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom CMD Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Admin Assistant and Despatch Operative Location: Devizes, Wiltshire Type: Permanent Hours: hours per week Monday - Friday Salary: 15.69 p/h My client is looking to recruit an Admin Assistant/Despatch Operative to join their team. They are a market leader within their industry, and supply a blue-chip client based globally from their locations...

  • Admin Assistant

    1 week ago


    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Cross Manufacturing Full time

    **Admin Assistant & Despatch OperativeSOUTH SITE**The role: The core role is to support with general administration within the sales, production control and despatch department butalso to provide occasional support in the despatch department as an operative.**Duties and responsibilities: answering phone calls, taking messages and input of data. Support with...

  • Theatre Hca

    1 week ago


    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

    About The Role:Theatre HCAWhere providing better care gives a greater sense of prideIf you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Theatre operates then we have just the role for you.We are looking for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Theatre team in our Devizes Hospital.About the RoleYou will be a vital...


  • Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom CVS UK Ltd Full time

    Are you passionate about making pets a priority? So are weTake a look at our short film to recognise the remarkable work that our Vets, Nurses, Care Assistants and Receptionists do on the front line every day in the UK:CVS Ode to Veterinary Professionals**We are currently seeking an enthusiastic individual with a passion for animals to join us as a...

  • IT Support Technician

    2 weeks ago


    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom CMD Recruitment Full time

    Job Title - IT Support Technician - 3rd LineLocation - Devizes, WiltshireSalary - £33-40K DOEType - PermanentHours - Fulltime, based onsite The Company My client is a leading manufacturing business located in the Southwest, and they manufacture precision parts, primarily serving the automotive, aerospace and power generation industries supplying a worldwide...


  • Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Wiltshire Health and Care LLP Full time

    Job summary Virtual Wards Coordinator - Band 4 Location: Beacon House, Hopton Park, Devizes 21 Hours per week - Permanent Shift times: Earlyshift 8am to 15:30 and late shift Late shift 12:30 to 20:00. One in fourweekends (enhancements for weekend work and two days off in the week) We are looking for an experienced administrator to...

  • Inspector

    1 week ago


    Devizes, Wiltshire, United Kingdom Cross Manufacturing Full time

    VACANCY**InspectorGeneral Inspection and Quality SupportSOUTH SITEBackground:Cross Manufacturing is a manufacturer of sealing parts, primarily serving the aerospace, automotive and powergeneration industries. The company also provides design assistance, drawing on a wide and long-term experiencein the field of sealing difficult and high demand locations.The...

  • Healthcare Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    To assist in the delivery of high quality nursing care to patients in BSGW Prisons in support of a registered nurse. Is able to work unsupervised for significant periods. To undertake an extended role Patient focused with health promotion at the heart of our care Putting the right staff in the right place at the right time - specialist posts to ensure that...

  • Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Newcross Healthcare Solutions Full time

    **Will you be a Care Assistant who makes a difference?** Newcross gives you more support and free training to make a rewarding difference in people’s lives every day. This Care Assistant role pays up to £15.72 per hour (inc holiday pay) in the Devizes, Marlborough area. We are an accredited Living Wage Employer.In addition to excellent hourly rates,...

  • Health Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Roster Healthcare Full time

    We are looking for experienced Care Assistants to work with established care homes, as well as potential opportunities to work as part of the NHS, in Wiltshire, United Kingdom - At Roster Healthcare we offer: - Competitive rates of pay - Weekly pay - Flexible shifts to suit you. - Free Uniform - Free Training - Referral Scheme You will need to have at...

  • Health Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Vivid Healthcare Search Limited Full time

    Vivid Healthcare are looking for an experienced Band 2/3 Health Care Assistant to join a busy unit in the South West of England. Pay: £15 - £29 per hour Position Details: Must have at least 6 months UK experience and ideally hold up to date mandatory training certificate Start Date: ASAP Location: South West of England Duration: Ongoing Registering...


  • Devizes, United Kingdom Springday Healthcare Full time

    We are currently seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our pool of locum staff. As an HCA with Springday Healthcare, you'll have the chance to work temporary shifts across various healthcare settings. Requirements: - A minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a healthcare or caregiving role. - Must have PMVA Training Certificate -...


  • Devizes, United Kingdom Springday Healthcare Full time

    We are currently seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants (HCAs) to join our pool of locum staff. As an HCA with Springday Healthcare, you'll have the chance to work temporary shifts across various healthcare settings.Requirements:- A minimum of 1 year of recent experience in a healthcare or caregiving role.- Must have PMVA Training Certificate- Excellent...

  • Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    Discover a rewarding career at Cera as a Care Assistant in Devizes. This opportunity requires you to live locally, be a driver with a car and you must already be based in the UK with right to work status. These are mandatory requirements to apply. Whether you've already worked in social care, been caring for a vulnerable loved one, or you dedicate your time...

  • Care Assistant

    1 month ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    Discover a rewarding career at Cera as a Care Assistant in Devizes. This opportunity requires you to live locally, be a driver with a car and you must already be based in the UK with right to work status. These are mandatory requirements to apply. Whether you've already worked in social care, been caring for a vulnerable loved one, or you dedicate your...

  • Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    Discover a rewarding career at Cera as a Care Assistant in Devizes. This opportunity requires you to live locally, be a driver with a car and you must already be based in the UK with right to work status. These are mandatory requirements to apply. Whether you've already worked in social care, been caring for a vulnerable loved one, or you dedicate your...

  • Care Assistant

    5 days ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Active Full time

    _Please note, we can only accept applicants within the UK._ We are actively recruiting in Swaffham and surrounding areas for experienced Support Workers to assist our client with some regular weekly shifts. You would be playing a pivotal role in providing excellent support and care for clients including; personal care, assisting with medications, daily...


  • Devizes, United Kingdom The Firs homecare Ltd Full time

    Senior Care Assistant Overview: Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant at our esteemed Care Home facility. We are looking for a dedicated individual who is passionate about providing exceptional care to our residents. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the well-being and comfort of our residents while ensuring the...

  • Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    Are you a Caring Person? Do you love spending time with people and helping them? Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you can answer 'YES' to the above then we would love to hear from you! We are looking for amazing people just like you 're looking for kind-hearted people to join us at Cera as Professional Care Assistants in Devizes and surrounding...

  • Domestic Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom NHS Property Services Full time

    We have a great opportunity for a Domestic Assistant to join our team based in Beacon Business Centre. The salary on offer is £22,383.00 per annum. (Pro rata for part time hours). This is a permanent, part-time position working 12.5 hours per week. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 5pm-7.30pm. No DBS required. We also offer; 27 days holiday...

  • Domestic Assistant

    5 days ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Emprego UK Full time

    We have a great opportunity for a Domestic Assistant to join our team based in Beacon Business Centre. The salary on offer is £22,383.00 per annum. (Pro rata for part time hours). This is a permanent, part-time position working 12.5 hours per week. The working pattern will be Monday to Friday 5pm-7.30pm. No DBS required. We also offer; 27 days holiday...

  • Receptionist

    2 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Market Lavington Surgery Full time

    **Job Summary**: The purpose of the role is to: Offer general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone Receive, assist and direct patients in accessing the appropriate service or healthcare professional in a courteous, efficient and effective way Undertake...

  • Customer Assistant

    1 month ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Morrisons Full time

    **About The Role**: Our store teams are at the heart of the local community and our Customer Assistants provide a great service and a buzz people enjoy. It’s why our customers keep coming back for more. It’s challenging and fast-paced from Market Street, to replenishing stock, to working on our checkouts, our friendly team love going above and beyond to...

  • Admin Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Cross Manufacturing Full time

    **Admin Assistant & Despatch Operative SOUTH SITE **The role: The core role is to support with general administration within the sales, production control and despatch department but also to provide occasional support in the despatch department as an operative. **Duties and responsibilities: answering phone calls, taking messages and input of data. -...

  • Theatre Hca

    4 days ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

    **About The Role**: **Theatre HCA** **Where providing better care gives a greater sense of pride** If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Theatre operates then we have just the role for you. We are looking for a Theatre Healthcare Assistant to join our busy Theatre team in our Devizes Hospital. **About the...

  • Outpatients Hca

    3 weeks ago


    Devizes, United Kingdom Practice Plus Group Full time

    **About The Role**: **Outpatient HCA** **Find new ways to improve the patient experience** If you are an experienced Healthcare Assistant with a strong understanding of how a Outpatient team operates then we could have just the role for you. We are looking for a Outpatient Healthcare Assistant to join our Outpatient team at our Devizes Hospital. **About...


  • Devizes, United Kingdom Forbes Healthcare Group Full time

    **Role**: Senior Support Worker **Sector**:Children's Residential Care **Location**:Devizes, Wiltshire **Hours**:40 Hours - Day & Night Shifts & Sleep In's **Salary**:£27,500 - £32,119 per annum (dependent on qualifications & inclusive of sleep-in shifts) **The role of a Senior Support Worker**: - Contributing to the young person’s care plans and...