Inpatient Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group; London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Practice Plus Group is seeking an Inpatient Healthcare Assistant for the new inpatient team at HMP Brixton, which will be a Category B male prison starting April 2025. This role focuses on providing essential care to men on remand, addressing diverse health needs including mental health support and substance misuse.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Learning Management System

Support from the wider team

Responsibilities

• Join the inpatient healthcare team focusing on mental health and substance misuse.
• Provide care to patients during their time in custody.

Job description

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Due to the upcoming recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for an Inpatient Healthcare Assistant to join our new Inpatient team at HMP Brixton.

HMP Brixton will be a Category B male prison from April 2025, housing men on remand. Our patients' needs will vary greatly, with a focus on mental health, substance misuse, and early days in custody.

Hours

This role is 37.5 hours per week and will consist of 3 long days, including weekends.

Salary

This position is full-time, with an annual salary up to £31,000 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.