Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Bicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for a full-time role at a prison near Bicester. Responsibilities include providing care, conducting inductions, and responding to emergencies. Candidates should have an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Healthcare and experience in a care setting. The position offers competitive pay and numerous benefits including annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus public bank holidays

Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Support for continued professional development

Qualifications

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Healthcare.
• Prior experience in a hospital or prison setting.
• Experience in A&E considered beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide care across primary care, clinics, health promotion, and wound care.
• Carry out induction duties for new patients.
• Participate in bloods and vaccination clinics.
• Respond to emergency situations as necessary.

Skills

Compassionate, patient-centred attitude

Experience in a care setting

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Healthcare

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Healthcare

Job description

Job summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team at HMP Bullingdon – a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester. This full‑time role involves working an average of 37.5 hours per week across a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday, including weekends and nights. Hours run from 07:30 to 19:30, with a rota available six weeks in advance.

Annual salary ranges from £27,543 to £31,789, depending on experience. The role includes bespoke induction, the Introducing Health in Justice training course, a competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, and a bespoke Learning Management System.

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Provide care across primary care, clinics, health promotion, bloods, OBS, wound care and other clinical duties.
• Carry out induction duties for new patients, including review, observation and urine sampling.
• Work within Early Days in Custody, substance misuse and inpatients settings.
• Participate in bloods and vaccination clinics.
• Respond to emergency situations as necessary.
• Ensure continuity of care for all patients and deliver outstanding care at all times.
• Contribute to and implement care packages, health promotion, wellbeing and clinic support.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 28 days) plus public bank holidays.
• Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role with continued professional development.
• Excellent long‑term career prospects.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

Qualifications and experience

Our new Healthcare Assistant will ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Healthcare and have prior experience in a hospital or prison setting, with experience in A&E considered beneficial. A non‑judgemental, compassionate approach and the desire to make a difference are essential.

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Healthcare.
• Experience in a care setting – hospital, prison or similar.
• Experience in a secure setting or A&E is a bonus.
• Compassionate, patient‑centred attitude.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Patrick Haugh Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PZ

Website: practiceplusgroup.com