Health Care Assistant

3 weeks ago


Newport, United Kingdom Kaleidoscope Project Full time

**WE DO NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS VIA INDEED, PLEASE APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE ONLY**:
**Closing Date**:Friday 10th March, 2023

**Salary**: £19,000-£21,000 per annum (pro rata)

The Gwent Drug and Alcohol service provides support to individuals and families affected by substance use across all 5 local authorities.

The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of community based medical support services that provides a community detoxification service and access to medical prescribing for the treatment of drug and alcohol dependence. They will work closely and in partnership with the other elements of GDAS.

**This is a great opportunity for those interested in such clinical services and those who want to make a different to people's lives. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the delivery of community based medical support services that provides a community detoxification service and access to medical prescribing for the treatment of drug and alcohol dependence**.

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**:
The Healthcare Assistant will:

- Administer methadone to clients accessing prescribing services, adhering strictly to dispensing procedures/SOPs.
- Supervise medication consumption by individuals accessing our prescribing services.
- Ensure administrative responsibilities, such as completing the daily dispensing log, are maintained according to legal and organisational requirements.
- Maintain an awareness of personal responsibilities in relation to medication administration.
- Perform other dispensary tasks as appropriate, such as keeping the area clean, organised, and sufficiently stocked with required items.
- Maintain full and accurate records of all dispensing transactions incorporating the use of computers when available and appropriate database maintenance.
- Ensure that telephone calls from outside agencies, clients and internal staff are dealt with promptly and courteously, transferring calls to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Act as Receptionist for visitors and service users.

For a full job description, please visit our website.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 9 per week

**Salary**: £19,000.00-£21,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Alongside this you will need to provide evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status; we strongly advise that both vaccinations, plus any booster vaccinations are received (unless you have reasonable grounds, e.g. you are medically exempt).

Application deadline: 10/03/2023


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