Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our leading Primary Care team at HMP Brixton, a category C Prison located in London. 

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants for our Early Days in Custody and Planned Care Teams covering areas such as screening, bloods, substance misuse, ECGs, wound care and much more!   This role could suit experienced Healthcare Assistants but also someone who has limited healthcare experience but can demonstrate a desire to be involved in providing care with a willingness to learn and progress.

Hours

7 days a week, 07:30-18:00 Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30 weekends, also rotational evening duty cover which extends shift till 20:30 hours all days.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £31,013 per annum FTE - 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 due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care.
• working in the Early Days in Custody or Planned Care team supporting and assisting patients with the activities of daily living, work with the Pharmacy Team to help them fulfil their daily tasks and you will be encouraged to take the lead on well-being promotion clinics
• support the registered nurse and operating department practitioner 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 and to be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both 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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• 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 a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Requirements

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

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our leading Primary Care team at HMP Brixton, a category C Prison located in London. 

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants for our Early Days in Custody and Planned Care Teams covering areas such as screening, bloods, substance misuse, ECGs, wound care and much more!   This role could suit experienced Healthcare Assistants but also someone who has limited healthcare experience but can demonstrate a desire to be involved in providing care with a willingness to learn and progress.

Hours

7 days a week, 07:30-18:00 Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:30 weekends, also rotational evening duty cover which extends shift till 20:30 hours all days.

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £31,013 per annum FTE - 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 due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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