Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Evesham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to work at HMP Long Lartin. This full-time position offers an annual salary of up to £29,723, and requires NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care. Responsibilities include supporting registered nurses and delivering safe patient care. The role is set within a challenging yet rewarding environment, offering opportunities for professional development and support, with flexible working hours and additional benefits for staff.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Candidates should have NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach is essential.
• Good IT skills and ability to work in a busy environment required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

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

Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Good IT skills and IT literacy

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

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistantto join our Primary Careteam at HMP Long Lartin, a catergoryA men'sprison located in South Littleton

Hours The site currently offers 7:30am - 8pm: 3 - 4 long shifts a week.

Salary This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723per annum- depending on experience.

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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.

It doesnt 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. 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 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
• 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.

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistantto join our Primary Careteam at HMP Long Lartin, a catergoryA men'sprison located in South Littleton

Hours The site currently offers 7:30am - 8pm: 3 - 4 long shifts a week.

Salary This position is full time,youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723per annum- depending on experience.

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How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

We need: Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

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

Person Specification

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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.