Healthcare Assistant

NHS; North East; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant at HMP Oakwood. You will support the registered nurses in patient care, adhere to care plans, and promote safety in a challenging yet rewarding secure environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach required.

Responsibilities

• Support the primary care team by assisting in patient care.
• Adhere to care plans to promote patient safety and well-being.
• Develop new skills to enhance service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Good IT skills and literacy

Ability to work independently following policies and procedures

Ability to work in a busy environment

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Oakwood, a category C prison located in Featherstone, approximately 5 miles outside of Wolverhampton.

Hours:

Every other weekend. Either 0730-1730 / 0730-2000hrs

A mix of weekday shifts 0700-1800 / 0700-2000hrs

Job 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 Oakwood, a category C prison located in Featherstone, approximately 5 miles outside of Wolverhampton.

Hours:

Every other weekend. Either 0730-1730 / 0730-2000hrs

A mix of weekday shifts 0700-1800 / 0700-2000hrs

Salary

This position is full time, with an annual salary between £24,265 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 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 Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will include supporting the registered nurse in implementing care plans, promoting safe patient care, and developing new skills to enhance service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we offer various internal and external opportunities for learning and growth.

It doesn’t stop there, we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

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 in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by our core values:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Strive for continuous improvement together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills and literacy
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently following policies and procedures

Experience in hospital, community, or prison settings is desirable but not essential.

Working in secure environments is challenging yet rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills in a dynamic environment, this could be the role for you.

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Support the primary care team at HMP Oakwood by assisting in patient care, adhering to care plans, and promoting safety and well-being.