Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Wigston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Wigston is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their team at HMP Fosse Way. This role focuses on supporting the registered nurse with patient care and requires excellent communication and IT skills. The company provides comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive compensation. Suitable candidates will need an NVQ in Health and Social Care and a compassionate approach.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Free parking

Free lunches

Free gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience within a healthcare assistant role, ideally in a hospital or community.
• Ability to work within a busy environment.
• Willing to develop and apply new skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Promote safe patient care.
• Develop new skills for clinical service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Compassionate approach

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

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

Job description

Pay Up to £29,723 per annum depending on experience

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 7 Oct 2025

Closes: 5 Nov 2025

Job Description

Practice Plus Group has been awarded the healthcare contract for HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester. We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Salary: Up to £29,723 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, with shifts including both days and nights across 7 days a week on a rota basis

How we will 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 offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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

What we offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Free parking, free lunches, and a free gym membership for colleagues working at HMP Fosse Way
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Requirements:

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
• Experience within a healthcare assistant role, ideally within a hospital, community, or prison environment
• 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