Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a full-time Healthcare Assistant to join their Primary Care team at HMP Risley. The role involves supporting patients in various healthcare settings with a focus on excellent care delivery. Applicants should hold an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care and have relevant experience in healthcare. Flexible shift patterns are available.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Ongoing professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Required to have healthcare experience in hospital, community, or secure settings.
• Experience in primary care or inpatient settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuity of care for all patients and deliver outstanding care.
• Work across various areas of care including clinics and health promotion.
• Assist with implementation of care packages and health promotion activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Risley, a category C prison located in the Risley area of Warrington. HMP Risley has an operational capacity of around 1100 inmates and is a 20 minute drive from Warrington, and 30 minutes from Wigan.

Hours: This is a full-time role, averaging 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 20:30 and 07:30. Flexible patterns available: 7 nights on, 7 nights off, or 7 nights over 2 weeks (example: 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 4 off).

Salary: £24,669 – £28,690 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training
• 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 our Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Ensure continuity of care for all patients and deliver outstanding care at all times
• Work across all areas of care, including inpatients, clinics, primary care, health promotion, bloods, etc.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed
• WorkHolistically with patients and other healthcare staff, including nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy, etc.
• Deliver personalised, non-judgemental care based on patient feedback
• Contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics

It doesn’t stop there we offer opportunities for career development with internal and external development options.

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days plus public bank holidays
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure
• Support for ongoing professional development and excellent long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance 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 putting their needs first regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided 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 looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

New Healthcare Assistant will

• Hold an NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Have experience within a healthcare setting (hospital, community or secure setting)
• Experience in primary care or inpatients is a bonus
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are challenging but rewarding for healthcare professionals. If you want to develop your skills and learn something new daily in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.

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 the Primary Care team at HMP Risley, a category C prison located in the Risley area of Warrington. This is a full-time role, averaging 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 20:30 and 07:30. Flexible patterns available: 7 nights on, 7 nights off, or 7 nights over 2 weeks (example: 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 4 off).

Salary: £24,669 – £28,690 per annum depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Learning Management System to address 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Desirable

• Experience in primary care or inpatient settings

Experience

Essential

• Healthcare experience in hospital, community or secure setting

Desirable

• Experience in primary care or inpatients

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• Additional qualifications or experience aligned with role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/

£24,669 to £28,690 a year – depending on experience