Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Leyland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Healthcare Assistant in Leyland, England. You will support patients in a high-security prison and work as part of a primary care team. The position is full-time, requiring various shifts including nights, and offers an annual salary between £25,557 and £29,723. If you have experience in phlebotomy, hold an NVQ in Health & Social Care, and are passionate about patient care, this role provides fantastic development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in phlebotomy is highly desirable.
• Clinical experience with venepuncture and ECGs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional care to patients in healthcare department and on wings.
• Implement clinical care packages and perform assessments.
• Support primary care nursing team in all aspects of care.

Skills

Experience in phlebotomy

Clinical care experience

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Garth, a high‑security Category B male prison located in Leyland. HMP Garth has a capacity of around 850 and houses men serving long‑term and indeterminate sentences.

This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations – no two days are ever the same.

Salary and Working Hours

This position is full‑time, 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis. The 8‑week rota is as follows: week 1 – Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday; week 2 – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Shifts run from 07:30 to 19:45, with night shifts (19:45–07:30) during two of the weeks. The annual salary ranges from £25,557 to £29,723, depending on experience.

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

Main Duties

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
• Implement clinical care packages, phlebotomy, assessment, treatment and evaluation of patient care
• Support the primary care nursing team with all aspects of care
• Assist with clinics, including bloods, ECGs, weight measurements and more
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• Carry out duties in the substance misuse or mental health teams as needed

Career Development

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 28 days), plus public bank holidays
• Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• Excellent long‑term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life, and we stand by our core values: treat patients and each other with respect, act with integrity, embrace diversity, and strive to do things better together.

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
• Experience in phlebotomy is highly desirable
• Experience in a clinical care setting, preferably hospital or prison
• Clinical experience with venepuncture, ECGs, etc.
• A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach

Legal and Security Requirements

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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group
Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland, Lancashire
PR268NE

Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/