Job Description

Are you a caring and compassionate Healthcare Support Worker?
Would you like the opportunity to develop your skills in a community setting? If Yes then join our bank pool working at HMP Haverigg.
You could be a key part of our multi-disciplined healthcare team, providing individualised care for our patients in a prison environment. Our services include reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, clinics such as Phlebotomy, ECG, NHS health checks, sexual health and health promotion.
You will need a good level of communication skills, be a team player and provide high standards of care to patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse/practitioner.
Main duties of the job
Working under the delegated authority of a Registered Nurse, the Bank Healthcare Support Worker will compliment and form a key part of the Multi-Disciplinary healthcare services, providing high standards of individualised, non-judgmental care for patients and supporting the operational requirements of delivering Prison Healthcare across Primary care, Mental Health and Substance misuse services to support the delivery of holistic care packages within our integrated services.
You will undertake delegated duties covering the patient journey from reception of prisoners into prison through to their discharge through the gate. This includes reception screening, providing agreed care packages, undertaking appropriate physical health observations, appropriate clinical duties, undertaking clinics such as Phlebotomy clinics, ECG Clinics and NHS health checks, sexual health and health promotion to improve mental, physical and social needs. You will also be expected to work as part of the emergency response team as required.
You will have the skills to support patients showing low level mental ill health and withdrawal from illicit substances by providing support in accordance with agreed care plans.
About us
BE THE DIFFERENCE IN HEALTHCARE
Join our team
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team.
Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge we've got a role for you!

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your Birthday
• Welcome payment for some posts
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and Development opportunities
• Flexible Working
• Access to Employee Assistance and Health and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides a range of award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health services, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice settings. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company our focus is centred on people - our patients, service users, staff and partners.
We are building on our ambition to deliver the best in health and wellbeing on a values-driven ethos and to maintain the highest standards of patient care and service. We are an expanding organisation, but we aim to grow without compromising on quality and social value.
Our Mission
Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities
Our Vision
Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.
Details
Date posted
23 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
13.13 an hour per hour + enhancements paid for weekends, nights and BH and WTD
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
847-RM-25-VB96
Job locations
HMP Haverigg
Millom
LA18 4NA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached the and Person Specification for further details on the advertised role.
Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent clinical experience.
• OR NHS Care Certificate or relevant clinical experience.
• OR Student studying final year of the Registered Nursing Degree.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of nursing standards gained through qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of nursing practice and clinical procedures.
• Understanding and application of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting.
• Experience of work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Experience in responding to emergency situations.
• Experience in using SystmOne.

Person Specification
Education and Training
Essential

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent clinical experience.
• OR NHS Care Certificate or relevant clinical experience.
• OR Student studying final year of the Registered Nursing Degree.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Demonstration of experience of working with people with complex health needs, in a health or social care setting.
• Knowledge of nursing standards gained through qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience of nursing practice and clinical procedures.
• Understanding and application of confidentiality.

Desirable

• Knowledge or experience of working within a prison or secured environment setting.
• Experience of work in a multi-disciplinary team setting.
• Experience in responding to emergency situations.
• Experience in using SystmOne.

Skills Required