Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Healthcare Assistant at a new prison site near York. Join a dedicated team focused on providing essential healthcare services to individuals in a secure environment. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients. With comprehensive support for your professional development and a commitment to compassionate care, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in their healthcare careers. Be part of a pioneering team that values integrity and strives for excellence in healthcare access for all.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Financial assistance when needed

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Candidates must have NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Good IT skills and ability to work unsupervised are essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Compassionate approach

Good IT skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Ability to work in a busy environment

Education

NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to be one of the first to join our team at HMP Millsike, a Category C men's prison, located in the village of Full Sutton near York.

HMP Millsike will have an operational capacity of 1500 people who will spend their sentences learning the skills they need to find work on release as part of the government's drive to cut reoffending. The prison site is currently under construction, and Practice Plus Group were recently awarded the healthcare contract to begin delivering services in April 2025.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a new healthcare team from the inception of a brand new prison site.

This position is full-time, and you'll receive an annual salary of between £24,670 and £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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

About us

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 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 to all.

Qualifications required

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach.
• 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.

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.