Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. This full-time role involves supporting patient care and working closely with registered nurses. Candidates must have NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care and a compassionate approach. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £31,017 per annum and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to work unsupervised while following policies.
• Good IT skills and ability to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Promote safe patient care.
• Develop and apply new skills for clinical service delivery.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Education

NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre (IRC).

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Gatwick IRC is a detention centre based on the grounds of Gatwick Airport.

Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre (IRC).

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Gatwick IRC is a detention centre based on the grounds of Gatwick Airport.

Hours: This is a full-time role, with healthcare being offered 24/7 to patients. Shifts are 07:00 - 19:30

Salary: This position is full-time, you'll receive an annual salary of up to £31,017 per annum.

How 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.

What We 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

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.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.