Bank Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Reading. The role involves supporting registered nurses in patient care at a secure environment while developing your skills. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care and possess excellent communication and IT skills. This position offers a flexible 0-hour contract with competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement in a challenging yet rewarding setting.

Benefits

Bespoke induction program

Career development opportunities

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Candidates must have NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work in a busy environment and follow policies.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Promote safe patient care and develop new skills.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a BankHealthcare Assistantto join our Primary Careteam at HMP Gartree, a catergor B men'sprison located inMarket Harborough

Hours The site currently offers a 0 hour contract - various shifts available

Bank Rate £15.80

How will 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

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• 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.

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.

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. Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• A non-judgmental 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

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

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.

UK Registrationh3>

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Hawker House

Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road

Reading

Berkshire

RG1 8BW

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)