Healthcare Assistant - Nights

Practice Plus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the new Inpatient team at HMP Brixton. This role involves supporting registered nurses in delivering care to male patients with diverse needs, including those facing mental health and substance misuse challenges. Candidates must have an NVQ in Health and Social Care and the ability to work unsupervised. The position offers a full-time salary up to £32,134 per annum and requires night shifts.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to develop and apply new skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Promote safe patient care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good IT skills

Compassionate approach

Education

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

Job description

Due to the recent recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our new Inpatient team at HMP Brixton.

HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison housing men on remand. Our patients needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours
This role is 37.5 hours per week - working nights (20:00 to 08:00)
Rotated between weekdays and weekends

Salary
This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £32,134 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

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.

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 their background.

Practice Plus Group's purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

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 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.

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