Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their Early Days in Custody team. This full-time role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will support registered nurses in delivering high-quality care, develop new skills, and be part of a compassionate team committed to improving healthcare access. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career while making a difference.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care required.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literacy are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses in implementing care plans.
• Work in the Early Days in Custody team assisting with clinics.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassionate Approach

IT Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Pay Paying up to £28,690- Depending on experience

Job level Other Qualified Professional

Hours Full time

Type Permanent

Posted 2 May 2025

Closes 1 Jun 2025

Pay Paying up to £28,690- Depending on experience

Hours Full time

Contract Permanent

Role Other Qualified Professional

Posted 2 May 2025

Closes 1 Jun 2025

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 Early Days in Custody team at HMP Hewell , a catergory B mens prison located in village of Tardebigge in Worcestershire.

Hours

The site currently offers 3 long days a week; 7am - 8pm (37.5 hours per week)

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary between £24669 - £ 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.
• Work in the EDIC (early days in custody) team helping with clinics, complete screens, inductions for new prisoners & more.

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 Early Days in Custody team at HMP Hewell , a catergory B mens prison located in village of Tardebigge in Worcestershire.

Hours

The site currently offers 3 long days a week; 7am - 8pm (37.5 hours per week)

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary between £24669 - £ 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.
• Work in the EDIC (early days in custody) team helping with clinics, complete screens, inductions for new prisoners & more.

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

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 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.

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