Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare team as a Healthcare Assistant at Gatwick Immigration Removal Centre. This full-time position involves providing essential healthcare services in a secure environment, supporting nursing and pharmacy teams, and ensuring patient-centered care. With a focus on compassion and professionalism, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of patients. The role includes various benefits, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Hold NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Driver with access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the full patient journey from entry to discharge.
• Assist nursing and pharmacy teams within primary care health centres.
• Provide high-quality, personalized, non-judgmental care.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Patient-centered care

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & 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 are seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Gatwick IRC. This role involves providing healthcare services in a secure environment, supporting both nursing and pharmacy teams, and delivering patient-centered care.

Hours: Full-time role with 24/7 healthcare coverage. Shifts are 07:00 - 19:30 and 19:00 - 07:30, including nights and weekends on a rota basis.

Salary: £30,684 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Learning Management System for ongoing training
• Support from the wider team

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers are subject to vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Support the full patient journey from entry to discharge
• Assist nursing and pharmacy teams within primary care health centres and wings
• Provide high-quality, personalized, non-judgmental care
• Contribute to care packages, health promotion, wellbeing activities, and clinics

Additional benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with service, plus public holidays
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure
• Support for professional development
• Long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across prisons, young offenders, and immigration centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs and diversity.

Our core values include treating everyone with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement.

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us ensure fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications and experience

Hold a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent. A non-judgmental, compassionate approach is essential. Being a driver with access to a vehicle is preferred due to the location.

Additional information

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Brook House, Perimeter Road South, Gatwick, Surrey, RH6 0PQ

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