Healthcare Assistant

1 month ago


Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom Via Westminster Drug Project Full time

Job Summary

The Role

We are seeking a healthcare assistant to join our multidisciplinary team in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, to support individuals experiencing problematic alcohol or drug use.

This role will provide opportunities for growth and innovation within a supportive team of clinical and non-clinical professionals.

The main purpose of this role is to provide high-quality care to service users accessing treatment with us and improving their health and outcomes.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Providing harm reduction advice and information, including overdose prevention and wound awareness.
  • Carrying out dry blood spot testing and referrals for Hepatitis B vaccinations and Hepatitis C treatment as required.
  • Conducting healthcare assessments for new and existing service users.
  • Supporting service users to improve their health through referrals to relevant services, such as Smoking Cessation or the Falls Clinic.

Within this role, the healthcare assistant will receive training to take on additional clinical duties, such as ECGs, and may be eligible to complete a nursing qualification following successful completion of the probationary period and relevant training.

The Service

Adult Drug and Alcohol Services across Gloucestershire transferred to Via on 1st April 2024. This role is part of Via's structure and provides a great opportunity to build on existing service strengths, drive new developments, and make a positive impact.

For more information about the benefits we offer at Via, please visit our Benefits Package.



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