Bank Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join their Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A prison in London. This role involves supporting registered nurses in implementing care plans and developing new skills to enhance patient care. Ideal candidates should possess NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach. The position offers an hourly rate of £15.80 and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates must have NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach are required.
• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Develop new skills to maintain clinical service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills and IT literacy

Non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Ability to work within a busy environment

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

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

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A prison located in London.

Hours

The site currently offers bank shifts of 7am to 7pm.

Salary

This position is a bank role and you’ll receive an hourly rate of £15.80.

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Career development opportunities

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Qualifications required

• 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

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

HMP Belmarsh
Western Way
London
SE28 0EB

Employer's website

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