Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP The Mount in Hertfordshire. This full-time role involves supporting patient care, delivering high-quality healthcare, and offers a salary of up to £28,690 per annum. Candidates should possess an NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care, and should be prepared to face unique challenges in a prison environment, with professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional growth

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care required.
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach expected.
• Excellent communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Maintain safety and confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Communication

Compassionate approach

IT skills

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 the Primary Care team at HMP The Mount, a category C adult male prison located on the outskirts of Bovingdon Village, Hertfordshire.

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 HMP The Mount, a category C adult male prison located on the outskirts of Bovingdon Village, Hertfordshire.

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care.

Hours: This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, working on rotational shifts.

Salary: Up to £28,690 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
• Access to our Learning Management System for your training needs
• 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 registered nurse in implementing care plans, promoting safe patient care
• Develop and apply new skills to enhance clinical service delivery

We offer opportunities for career development, including internal and external training options.

Additional benefits include:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional growth
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

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 are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by core values:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Improve together

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

Qualifications required

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and literacy
• Ability to work in a busy environment and independently following policies

Experience in hospital, community, or prison settings is desirable but not essential.

Working in secure environments offers unique challenges and rewards. If you're eager to develop your healthcare skills daily, consider this opportunity.

Job responsibilities

• Support the healthcare team in delivering high-quality care
• Maintain safety and confidentiality at all times