Healthcare Assistant

NHS Jobs; Leyland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Competency framework

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System

Team support

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Wymott in Leyland. You’ll support clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergencies in a dynamic prison health setting.

The role is full-time (37.5 hours weekly on a 2-week rota) with a competitive salary (£25,557–£29,723 per year) and bespoke induction plus professional development opportunities. A strong team support structure and learning resources are provided.

Qualifications

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

Job description

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 Wymott. HMP Wymott is a large, Category C prison in Leyland, accommodating approximately 1,200 adult males, and we have a varied and complex population. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health 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!

Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week over a 2 week rota Week 1 - Monday 07:30 - 20:00 Wednesday 07:30 - 14:00 Saturday 07:30 - 20:00 Sunday 07:30 - 20:00 Week 2 - Wednesday 07:30 - 20:00 Thursday 07:30 - 20:00 Friday 07:30 - 20:00

Salary

Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Support

• 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

Eligibility

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