Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant for the Primary Care team at a male prison in Suffolk. This full-time position offers a salary up to £29,723 per annum, with opportunities for career development and training. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised. Join us to make a real difference in healthcare access for all.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates must have NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills and IT literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care.
• Develop and apply new skills to enhance clinical service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills and IT literacy

Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Ability to work within a busy environment

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

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

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Warren Hill, a male prison located in Suffolk.

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum - 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

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• 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, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.

It doesn’t stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and 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’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their 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 We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all

Qualifications required

• 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

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.

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

Practice Plus Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.