Healthcare Assistant

Hmp Lancaster Farms; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare Assistant role at HMP Lancaster Farms within Practice Plus Group's primary care team. The post is for 18 hours per week, with a mix of early and weekend shifts, and will support clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergencies.

Salary is within £12,267.36 to £14,267.04 per annum depending on hours, with security checks and vetting required. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and flexibility for unsociable hours.

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)

CAPTION:

• Company: NHS Jobs
• Salary: from £14,267.04 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Lancaster, LA1 3QZ
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 12 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 16 Oct 2026

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 Lancaster Farms. These roles are due to an expansion in our service, so this is a great time to join! HMP Lancaster Farms is a busy Category C male prison, currently holding around 550 males, and expanding by another 200. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! This role is extremely varied and there is lots to learn! Salary £12,267.36 - £14,267.04 per annum - actual salary based on 18 hours per week.

Hours

This position is part time working 18 hours per week. Shifts are usually: 7:30am - 5:30pm weekdays and 8am - 5:30pm on weekends. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis. Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable. 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

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