Bank Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant for HMP Bullingdon near Bicester. The successful candidate will support nurses in delivering patient care across various settings including primary care and mental health. A minimum NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care is required, alongside excellent communication and IT skills. This role offers a maximum of 22.5 hours weekly with a competitive hourly wage of £15.25.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates require NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Must demonstrate a non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication skills are needed.
• Good IT skills and IT literacy are essential.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and follow policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans with patients.
• Promote safe patient care using received training.
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills.

Skills

Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills and IT literacy

Ability to work in a busy environment

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Bank Healthcare Assistant opportunity at HMP Bullingdon, a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester. Work in a varied environment across primary care, mental health and substance misuse, including emergency response, clinics, health promotion and wing duties.

Hours: Bank role – maximum 22.5 hours per week or 90 hours per month. Shift patterns: 07:30–17:30, 07:30–19:30, 19:30–07:30. Salary: £15.25 per hour.

Job details

How we will support you: bespoke induction (Introducing Health in Justice), competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, Learning Management System, and wider team support.

Candidates are required to have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care with the patient, promoting safe patient care and applying received training.
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work in a busy environment and follow policy and procedures

Desirable: experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group delivers NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments across more than 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We strive to unlock your best work life with our core values: treating others with respect, integrity, embracing diversity, and collaborative improvement.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: Patrick Haugh Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PZ

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/