Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant at HMP Oakwood near Wolverhampton. The role involves supporting a registered nurse and implementing care plans in a challenging environment. Ideal candidates will possess an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and have strong communication and IT skills. Great benefits include professional development opportunities and employee assistance programs.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a compassionate and non-judgmental approach.
• Ability to work within a busy environment.
• Good IT skills and literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing patient care plans.
• Develop and apply new skills to enhance clinical service delivery.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Compassionate approach

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Pay Between £25,557 - £29,723 depending on experience. Hours: Full time. Contract: Permanent. Role: Healthcare Assistant. Posted 8 Oct 2025. Closes 6 Nov 2025.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Oakwood, a category C prison located in Featherstone, approximately 5 miles outside of Wolverhampton.

Hours: Every other weekend. A mix of weekday shifts.

Salary: This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary of £25,557 - £29,723 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 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

Benefits and opportunities

• 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 background. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by 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 fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 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.