Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)

Practice Plus Group; Kirkham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a part-time Healthcare Assistant to join their primary care team at HMP Kirkham. The role involves implementing clinical care packages and supporting the nursing team. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and ideally experience in a clinical environment. Competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or be actively working towards it.
• Experience in a clinical care setting (ideally hospital or prison).
• Experience in phlebotomy is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinical care packages and evaluate patient care.
• Support the Primary Care Nursing team with all aspects of care.
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required.

Skills

Compassionate care

Phlebotomy

Clinical experience

Team support

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team on a part time basis at HMP Kirkham, a Category D open prison for males, located near Preston, Lancashire.

HMP Kirkham is a unique environment, with stunning grounds and facilities, including a brand new gym. We offer wellbeing activities and a welcoming team atmosphere.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Salary

This position is part time working 24 hours per week on a rota basis. Shifts are between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, and 8am - 12pm Saturday and Sunday. You will work around 1-2 weekends per month, with 2 weekday shifts and 3 x 8 hour weekday shifts.

You will receive an annual salary of between £24,669 and £28,690 per annum FTE 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 our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care
• Support the Primary Care Nursing team with all aspects of care
• Support clinics - bloods, vaccinations, wound care etc
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• Primarily work within the primary care team, with possible duties in substance misuse or mental health teams
• Support the registered nurse in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received, while promoting safe patient care and developing new skills

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• Excellent long-term career prospects
• 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 are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first.

Our 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 looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Our Healthcare Assistant will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or be actively working towards it
• Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Have experience within phlebotomy (highly desirable)
• Have experience in a clinical care setting (ideally hospital or prison)
• Have clinical experience (venepuncture, tissue viability, etc.)
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are challenging but rewarding. If you’re looking to develop your healthcare skills in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Other information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Address: HMP Kirkham, Freckleton Rd, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2RN

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/