Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join their Primary Care team at a secure facility. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a challenging yet rewarding environment. You will support registered nurses in delivering high-quality care, develop your skills through tailored training, and enjoy a range of benefits including professional development opportunities and employee support services. If you're passionate about healthcare and eager to grow in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that prioritizes patient needs and embraces diversity.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial support when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassionate Approach

IT Skills

Ability to Work Unsupervised

Education

NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

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 Warren Hill, a category C mens prison located in the village of Hollesley.

Hours - The site currently offers 7:30 am - 5:30 pm (4 days a week) & every other weekend. Full-time and part-time applications are welcome.

Salary - This position is full/part-time, with an annual salary up to £28,690 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.

Main duties of the job

• Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in collaboration with the patient, following instructions and training received, while promoting safe patient care.
• Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for 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 support when needed

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders' institutions, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always prioritizing their needs regardless of 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 seeking caring, compassionate, yet driven professionals who can help us realize our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for 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 literacy
• Ability to work in a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised following policies and procedures

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community, or prison environment.

Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding for healthcare professionals. If you're looking to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new daily in a dynamic environment, this could be the opportunity for you.