About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
* MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team at HMP Full Sutton, a Category A high security prison located in Pocklington. HMP Full Sutton has a capacity of around 600 men, and houses those serving long‑term sentences.
This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no two days are ever the same!
Hours
This position is full‑time working 37.5 hours per week on a 4‑week rolling rota basis. You will work 1 weekend in every 4, and each week work 2 main shifts and 2 long shifts. Shifts are main – 7.5 hours between 7am and 7:15pm; long – 7am to 7:15pm. There are no night shifts.
Salary
You will receive an annual salary of up to £29,723 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.
What you'll be doing
* Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
* Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients’ care
* Support the primary care nursing team with all aspects of care, including venepuncture
* Support clinics, including bloods, ECGs, weight, etc.
* Support receptions (new prisoners entering HMP Full Sutton)
* Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
* You will primarily be working within the primary care team, although you may be required to carry out duties in the substance misuse team
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 Doesn’t Stop There… We Also Offer
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
* An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* Excellent long‑term career prospects
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
What we’ll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s purpose is 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 Support Worker Will
* Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
* Have experience within phlebotomy – this is highly desirable!
* Have experience in a clinical care setting previously – ideally from a hospital or prison setting
* Have clinical experience – venepuncture, ECGs, etc.
* Have a non‑judgemental and compassionate approach
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re 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.
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