Healthcare Assistant - PT

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a part-time position at HMP Hewell, where you will support registered nurses in providing care. Candidates should possess NVQ level 2/3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate compassion and excellent communication skills. This role includes a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for professional development and support.

Benefits

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and non-judgmental approach to care.
• Ability to work within a busy environment.
• Capable of following policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nurse in implementing care plans.
• Promote safe patient care and apply new skills.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

IT literacy

Education

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

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Hewell, a Category B men's prison located in Worcestershire.

Hours: 30 hours per week on a 4 week rolling rota. Weekends included. 9.5 hour shifts (3 days a week).

Salary: This position is part time; you'll receive an annual salary up to £24,669 - £28,690 per annum FTE.

How we will 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

What youll be doing

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

Additional development and benefits

• 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.
• It doesnt 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

What well 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 are the UK09s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background. Our core values are:

• 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 to all.

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.