Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Highpoint, Suffolk. The role includes supporting nurses in patient care, developing skills, and adhering to procedures. Qualifications include NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care, with emphasis on communication and IT skills. Benefits include extensive training opportunities and employee assistance programs. Salary is up to £29,723 per annum depending on experience.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Private health insurance

Access to a 24/7 employee assistance helpline

Extensive career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Compassionate and non-judgmental attitude is essential.
• Proficient communication and good IT skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Develop and apply new skills for better clinical service.
• Follow policies and procedures, including unsupervised work.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills and IT literacy

Education

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

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Highpoint, a category C prison located in Suffolk. HMP Highpoint is a busy male prison with a capacity for 1,357 inmates.

This is a full‑time role. Salary is up to £29,723 per annum depending on experience. The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres.

Responsibilities

• 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 within a busy environment and follow policy and procedures, including unsupervised work when appropriate.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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

Benefits and Development

• 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
• Extensive career development and training opportunities
• Access to private health insurance
• Wide range of time away from work allowances
• A supportive team and extensive training available via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy

About the Employer

Practice Plus Group is the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background. We strive to unlock your best work life and uphold our core values: treating patients and each other as we would like to be treated; acting with integrity; embracing diversity; and doing things better together.