Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant to join their Primary Care team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, London. The role involves supporting registered nurses in providing care, working in a secure environment and opportunities for career development. A NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care is required. Salary up to £32,134 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Employee assistance helpline

Career development opportunities

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital, community, or prison settings is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work in a secure environment.
• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing a care plan.
• Work within a busy environment and follow all policy and procedures.
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Good IT skills

Education

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

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B prison located in London. This is a full-time role on a rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in collaboration with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received; promote safe patient care.
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.
• Work within a busy environment and follow all policy and procedures, including working unsupervised where appropriate.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills and IT literacy.
• Ability to work in a secure environment.
• Experience in hospital, community, or prison settings is desirable but not essential.

Benefits and Development

• Career development opportunities, including internal and external training options.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.
• Private health insurance and access to Reward Gateway discount scheme.
• Extensive training through Practice Plus Group Skills Academy and bespoke Learning Management System.
• Salary up to £32,134 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

Practice Plus Group is the Health in Justice team providing NHS services to prisoners, young offenders, and immigration removal centres, and is committed to fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.