Healthcare Assistant

Hmp Altcourse; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK male prison is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join its Substance Misuse team in Liverpool. This full-time role involves providing outstanding care to patients in a challenging environment. Candidates will benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities. The position offers a salary range between £25,557 and £29,723 annually, pro-rata for part-time work. Prior experience in Substance Misuse is not necessary, but a genuine interest is required.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Support from the wider team

Qualifications

• Interest in Substance Misuse and eagerness to learn.
• Legal right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undergo additional vetting and security checks.

Responsibilities

• Join the Substance Misuse team providing care to patients.
• Deliver outstanding care and support within a prison environment.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Job description

Overview

• Posting date: 28 January 2026
• Salary: £25,557.00 to £29,723.00 per year
• Additional salary information: £25557.00 - £29723.00 a year
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 13 February 2026
• Location: Liverpool, L9 7LH
• Company: NHS Jobs
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: E0314-26-0393

Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Altcourse, a busy Category B male prison in Fazakerley, Liverpool. This is a crucial role within the Substance Misuse (SMS) team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience and gain new skills! This role sits within our Substance Misuse Service, however Substance Misuse experience isn\'t essential - we can train this! It is important to us that you have an interest in Substance Misuse, and are keen to learn in this area!

Hours: This is a part time role, 20 hours per week, working 2 x 9.5 hour shifts per week, with 1 in 3 weekends. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £25,557 - £29,723 FTE (will be pro rata\'d to 20 hours per week) 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

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