IDTS Healthcare Assistant

Job Introduction

Key aspects of the post:

• Under the supervision of an IDTS nurse the post holder will assist nurses and CARAT workers in the delivery and development of substance misuse services within national guidelines
• In line with Forest Bank policies assist with patients clinical care including specimen collection, activities of daily living, observing patients, reporting and recording information.
• Be an active member of the IDTS team.
• Accurately assess the prisoners using the appropriate screening tools and ensure all information is accurately recorded on the relevant prisoner medical records.
• Maintain accurate records and report on all activities undertaken.
• Undertaking interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet client needs as directed by a trained nurse.
• Be willing to participate in one to one interventions or within a group setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends, evenings and nights on a 7- day a week rota.
• Complete all documentation to a high standard maintaining accurate and up to date records.
• Contribute to IDTS data records.

Fulfil all requirements by IDTS lead

Role Responsibility

Key aspects of the post:

• Under the supervision of an IDTS nurse the post holder will assist nurses and CARAT workers in the delivery and development of substance misuse services within national guidelines
• In line with Forest Bank policies assist with patients clinical care including specimen collection, activities of daily living, observing patients, reporting and recording information.
• Be an active member of the IDTS team.
• Accurately assess the prisoners using the appropriate screening tools and ensure all information is accurately recorded on the relevant prisoner medical records.
• Maintain accurate records and report on all activities undertaken.
• Undertaking interventions consistent with evidence based practice, transferring and applying knowledge and skills to meet client needs as directed by a trained nurse.
• Be willing to participate in one to one interventions or within a group setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours, which will include weekends, evenings and nights on a 7- day a week rota.
• Complete all documentation to a high standard maintaining accurate and up to date records.
• Contribute to IDTS data records.

Fulfil all requirements by IDTS lead

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have the ability to manage, organise and prioritise their workload.

To have a range of skills relevant to working with other professionals and offenders, including interpersonal skills, team working, record keeping and communication.

Desirable

Experience and knowledge of working with substance users.

Package Description

We are currently seeking to recruit an IDTS HCA at HMP Forest Bank.

Under the supervision opf anm IDTS nurse the post holder will assist nurses and CARAT workers in teh delivery and development of substance misuse services within national guidelines.

About the Company

Sodexo Justice Services are a business with social purpose aiming to change lives for the better. We provide custody with care and rehabilitative justice services at sites across the world.   In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,300 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.   With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business