Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Liverpool. This full-time role involves supporting patients in a prison setting and providing care under the guidance of nursing staff. The position requires an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, but substance misuse experience is not essential as training will be provided. Join a dedicated team committed to improving patient outcomes and experiences.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Employee assistance helpline

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Ideally have experience within a substance-misuse role and knowledge of mental health.
• Have experience in a care setting, ideally from a hospital or prison setting.
• Clinical experience in venepuncture and tissue viability.
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of clinical care packages and assessment of patient care.
• Supporting the SMS nursing team in delivering medication to patients.
• Working primarily with the clinical substance-misuse team.
• Assisting the registered nurse in patient support and care.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Clinical experience

Experience in care settings

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Altcourse, a busy Category B male prison in Fazakerley, Liverpool. This crucial role within the Substance Misuse (SMS) team makes a real difference to patients and delivers outstanding care. It offers excellent developmental opportunities and a great environment to build on your experience and gain new skills. Substance Misuse experience is not essential – training will be provided for those with an interest in this area.

Job summary

Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week – four long shifts per week (7am‑5pm) and one weekend in three.

Salary: £25,557 – £29,723 per annum, depending on experience.

How we support you:

• Bespoke induction and the Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant your responsibilities include:

• Implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and evaluation of patient care – including venepuncture and tissue viability.
• Supporting the SMS nursing team in delivering medication and care to substance‑misuse patients.
• Primarily working within the clinical substance‑misuse team, although duties may also be carried out in the primary‑care team.
• Assisting the registered nurse in patient support, following instructions and training while promoting safe patient care and developing new skills to enhance clinical service delivery.

Benefits and development opportunities

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 28 days per year) plus public bank holidays
• Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including 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 over 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. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• We embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

We are looking for caring, compassionate and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications and experience

• Hold an NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent.
• Ideally have experience within a substance‑misuse role and knowledge of mental health.
• Have experience in a care setting – ideally from a hospital or prison setting.
• Have clinical experience – venepuncture, tissue viability, etc.
• Have a non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.

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 known as CRB) will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Brookfield Drive
Liverpool
L9 7LH

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