Bank Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking Bank Healthcare Assistants to join their Primary Care team at HMP Thameside. This role involves supporting registered nurses and implementing care plans within a busy environment. Candidates must hold an NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, demonstrating excellent communication and IT skills. A compassionate approach is essential. Additional benefits include career development support and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Offers are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care.
• Develop and apply new skills to enhance clinical service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills and IT literacy

Ability to work within a busy environment

Non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

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

Job description

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for Bank Healthcare Assistants to join our Primary Care team at HMP Thameside, a category B prison located in London. HMP Thameside is a male prison in North London with capacity for 1232 inmates. This role works within inpatient care.

Hours

Thameside runs 24‑hour healthcare. Shift patterns are apply or apply Monday to Sunday. This bank role will be ad‑hoc as and when needed. Maximum hours per week 22.5 or 90 over the month.

Salary

Weekdays – £16.58
Weekends & nights – £19.18

How we support you

• Bespoke induction including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Legal right

Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers are subject to additional vetting and security checks.

What you’ll be doing

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

What we’ll look for in you

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills and IT literacy.
• Ability to work within a busy environment.
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures.

Additional benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.