Healthcare Assistant - Substance Misuse

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

Job summary

Join a leading provider of NHS services as a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant at HMP Leeds. In this full-time role, you will make a meaningful difference in patients' lives while delivering outstanding care within a supportive team. The position offers excellent development opportunities and the chance to grow in your career while working varied shifts.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave increasing to 28 with service

Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Shopping and leisure discounts

Support for professional growth

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Previous care experience, ideally in hospital or prison settings.
• Experience in substance misuse or mental health is a plus.
• Strong commitment to making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Implement clinical care packages, including phlebotomy and treatment evaluation.
• Support the SMS NMP team in medication delivery and patient care.
• Respond to emergency situations as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Non-judgemental approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Leeds, a busy category B prison located in Leeds Centre.

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients and delivering outstanding care. The role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience within the Substance Misuse Service. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for helping others—this role allows you to make a real difference to patients!

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday, including weekends and nights.

Salary: £24,670 - £28,691 per annum, depending on experience.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Learning Management System to support your training needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment is subject to vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role.

Main duties of the job

• Implement clinical care packages, including phlebotomy, assessment, treatment, and evaluation of patient care
• Review patients via appointment ledger, including methadone, drug use, and withdrawal assessments
• Carry out reception duties, review new patients, and conduct assessments, including urine samples
• Support the SMS NMP team in medication delivery and patient care
• Work primarily within the clinical substance misuse team, with potential duties in primary care
• Respond to emergency situations as needed

If you are interested in career development, we offer various internal and external training opportunities to enhance your skills and experience.

We also offer:

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days with service, plus public holidays
• Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Shopping and leisure discounts
• Support for professional growth
• Long-term career prospects
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients, always prioritizing their needs.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by core values:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Strive for continuous improvement together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to providing fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a NVQ Level 2 in Healthcare
• Previous care experience, ideally in hospital or prison settings; E.g., A&E experience is beneficial
• Experience in substance misuse or mental health is a plus
• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach—caring about making a difference

Additional criteria

• Must pass Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks due to role requirements

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

2 Gloucester Terrace, Stanningley Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2TJ

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