Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Redditch; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a passionate Healthcare Assistant to support registered nurses at HMP Hewell. The role requires compassion, communication skills, and relevant qualifications in health and social care. You will work in a dynamic environment, providing care to patients in a challenging but rewarding setting. Competitive salary and career development opportunities included.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Regional and national career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures.

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

Ability to work within a busy environment

Compassionate approach

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

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 Hewell, a category B men's prison located in Worcestershire.

Hours

4 week rolling rota, 9.5 hour shifts (4 days a week). Weekends included.

Salary

This position is full time, you\'ll receive an annual salary up to £24,669 - £28,690 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

What you\'ll be doing

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

What we\'ll look for in you

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 challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.