Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a full-time role at HMP Thameside, London. You will support the healthcare team, implement care plans, and have opportunities for professional development. Candidates should have NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care and excellent communication skills. The salary is up to £32,134 per annum, depending on experience.

Benefits

Professional development support

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Compassionate approach towards patient care.
• Ability to work within a busy environment.
• Experience in healthcare settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Good IT skills

Ability to work in a busy environment

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

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

Job description

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

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

HMP Thameside is a male prison based in North London that has capacity for 1232 inmates. We are currently recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the wider healthcare team.

Hours

Thameside run 24 hour healthcare.

Shift patterns are either 0700 - 1930 or 1900 - 0730, Monday to Sunday.

4‑week rota basis: 1 week 4 shifts and 3 weeks 3 shifts.

Salary

This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £32,134 per annum – depending on experience.

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.

Benefits

It doesn't stop there – we also offer:

• 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.

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for 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 you’re 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.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: HMP Thameside, Griffin Manor Way, London, SE28 0FJ

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/

£24,464 to £32,134 a year – up to £32,134 depending on experience.