International Nurses Day 2022
Yesterday, the world celebrated International Nurses Day and all the healthcare heroes across the globe, paying tribute to the incredible work they do every single day. At HSH, we celebrated our own healthcare heroes: all of our amazing employees, agency workers and bank workers. Every single one of them plays a crucial part in the global effort to care for, treat and heal people from all walks of life.
As part of our celebration, we hand delivered these specially made, healthcare-themed biscuits to all of our sites. Just a small token of our appreciation for everything they do, everyday.
To all of our employees, the agency and bank staff that support us, our partners and the wider healthcare community, we say thank you. Thank you for everything you do, everyday, for everyone.
You are all heroes.
Employment Opportunities with HSH
As well as GPs, HSH has a number of other employment opportunities waiting to be explored!
As a healthcare provider, we are passionate about making a difference to the lives of our patients. What sets us apart is just how vulnerable, traumatised and marginalised our patients are. Many people would not give the time of day to a person in prison and this is more often than not based on pre-conceptions that are unfounded and largely untrue.
We care where others won’t. Will you?
Who we are
HSH is an independent healthcare organisation delivering NHS commissioned
primary care services to patients within secure environments across Bristol, South Glos
and Wiltshire.
Our services are governed, managed and delivered by an expert team of professionals, support staff and specialists; all of whom share a passion for secure healthcare.
With 17 years’ experience working in the secure setting, coupled with our strong general practice links (Hanham Health), we have developed an impressive reputation as an expert provider of quality services.
Whilst we are not an NHS organisation, the work we do is 100% funded by the NHS. We strive to adopt NHS values and standards, with a view to work in support of and collaboration with our NHS partners and colleagues.
What we do
We provide primary care services to patients residing within four adult male prisons, one adult female prison, a secure children’s home and two secure mental health hospital units.
Our services are aligned with those you would expect to receive from your community GP practice, but we also respond to medical emergencies, support patients through substance detoxification, and work with mental health colleagues to keep patients safe if in crisis.
We truly care about making a difference to the lives of some of the most vulnerable, traumatised and marginalised people within our society. The time these people spend in secure settings is often the only chance to improve their physical and mental wellbeing, to set them on the right track to manage their own health, and to reduce their likelihood of relapse or reoffending.
Learn & Grow
We invest heavily in the people at the heart of what we do; our employees. We are passionate about developing a workforce that can deliver high quality services competently and efficiently; a key component to our success as a healthcare provider.
Our focus and aim is to support, develop and motivate our workforce and, in return, to have a workforce that is skilled, competent and confident in taking care of our patients. That’s why we live by the ethos that if you “invest in, motivate and develop your workforce, your workforce will invest in and take care of your service”.
We don’t stop there; we are also working closely with the wider education community to help build the future workforce. We do this through apprenticeships, masterclasses with local colleges, supporting students and taking on interns.
Work with us
Our employees are our greatest asset and we take every opportunity to support them in their learning, development, progression, well-being, support and overall employee experience. We are passionate about developing a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all people from all walks of life.
To find out more about our current job opportunities, click the below link.
We work with a number of partner providers in a range of settings and situations, and we are always looking to explore new ways to collaborate with like-minded people and organisations. The secure healthcare sector is often one of the last elements of the wider healthcare community to be considered, but it is often an area that can offer some of the richest insight and most transferable experience. Get in touch if you want to collaborate!
