Bank Healthcare Assistant
Practice Plus Group
The closing date is 20 December 2024
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Askham Grange, a female open prison and YOI, based just outside of York.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Hours: This is a bank position, offering the flexibility for you to choose shifts that work around you! The hours we are looking to cover are: Monday-Friday 7.00am - 5.30pm, Saturday & Sunday 8.00am - 10.00pm. Salary: This position is offered on a Bank basis, and the hourly rate is £15.84. 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
Main duties of the job
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
- Provide outstanding quality based care to all patients
- Deliver personalised, non judgemental care, based on patient feedback
- Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics
- Support the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care on the wings and healthcare centres
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.
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.
Our new Healthcare Assistant will:- Hold a NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
- Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
- Be able to evidence their Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- Although not essential, a Driving License and your own vehicle would be beneficial due to the location of the site
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.
Date posted
06 December 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.84 an hour £15.84 per hour
Contract
Bank
Duration
1 days
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
9790_1
Job locations
Askham Richard
York
North Yorkshire
YO23 3FT
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Askham Richard
York
North Yorkshire
YO23 3FT
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
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