Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Allerthorpe; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with 2

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Professional development

Résumé du poste

Practice Plus Group is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Full Sutton in Pocklington, York. The role supports clinics, phlebotomy, and emergency response, with opportunities to become an SME in areas like social care and health promotion.

The role offers extensive training, a 37.5-hour week on a 4-week rolling rota, and weekend work every fourth weekend. Competitive salary and benefits are provided as part of a supportive, values-driven team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate required.
• Experience with phlebotomy is highly desirable.
• Experience in a clinical care setting (hospital or prison) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Deliver exceptional care to patients in the healthcare department and on the wings.
• Support the primary care nursing team with venepuncture and assessment.
• Assist with clinics, phlebotomy, ECGs, and other health checks.
• Support reception for new prisoners on the fifth day at the site.
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required.
• Work within the primary care team, with potential duties in the substance misuse team.

Connaissances

Phlebotomy

Venepuncture

ECGs

Clinical care

Care packages

Formation

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Description du poste

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Full Sutton, a Category A high security prison located in Pocklington, York. HMP Full Sutton has capacity of around 600 men, and houses those serving long term sentences. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! Every healthcare assistant takes responsibility / ownership of a specific area (social care, bloodborne viruses, health promotion etc), which allows you to become an SME whilst learning about all areas of healthcare! We offer lots of training and development opportunities to progress your career and expand your knowledge and skills! Hours This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week on a 4 week rolling rota basis. You will work 1 in 4 weekends, and each week work 2 x main shifts, 2 x long shifts. Shifts are: Main - 7.5 hours between 7am and 7:15pm Long - 7am - 7:15pm No night shifts!

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care
• Support the primary care nursing team with all aspects of care, including venepuncture
• Support clinics, including bloods, ECGs, weight etc
• Support second receptions (new prisoners on the fifth day in the site) alongside the registered nurse
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• You will primarily be working within the primary care team, although may be required to carry out duties in the substance misuse team

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.

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.

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
• Have experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
• Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Have clinical experience - venepuncture, ECGs etc
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

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 right opportunity for you.

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 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

You will receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum., It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it