Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join their Primary Care team at HMP Isle of Wight. The role involves supporting patient care, working flexible hours, and offers career development opportunities. Candidates should have NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care and must be able to work in a challenging environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
• Good IT skills and literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing patient care plans.
• Develop skills to enhance clinical service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Ability to work within a busy environment

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Isle of Wight, a category B prison located in Isle of Wight. HMP Isle of Wight is an adult male prison. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the primary care team.

Hours

You must be able to work any of the following shift patterns on a rota basis. The role will include weekends, nights and bank holidays:

• 07:30 – 20:00
• 19:30 – 08:00
• 07:30 – 17:30
• 08:00 – 17:30

Salary

This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £30,684 per annum FTE, 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
• Our 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 and, due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning. We also offer discounts on shopping and leisure activities, support to grow in your role and continue your professional development, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline with financial assistance when you need it.

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. Practice Plus Group’s 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

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Ideal candidates may have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus Group

Address: Albany Prison, Albany Gate, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5RS

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/