We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.
This role offers a varied environment where you will gain experience across primary care, mental health, and substance misuse, including emergency response, working on wings, clinics, health promotion, and more. No two days are the same in this challenging yet rewarding environment.
Job summary
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Hours: Full-time, approximately 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between Monday and Sunday, including weekends and nights.
Salary: £26,586 - £30,684 per annum, depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development
* Learning Management System
* Support from the wider team
Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers are subject to vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
* Work across primary care, clinics, health promotion, bloods, obs, wound care
* Conduct induction duties, review new patients, and assess needs
* Work within Early Days in Custody and substance misuse programs
* Participate in bloods and vaccination clinics
* Respond to emergencies
* Ensure continuity of care and deliver high-quality care
* Contribute to care packages, health promotion, and clinics
Benefits
* Company pension
* Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with service, plus bank holidays
* Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Shopping and leisure discounts
* Career development opportunities
* Long-term career prospects
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group supports over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration centers, providing NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments. Our core values include treating everyone with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement.
We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals dedicated to fair and inclusive healthcare access.
Person Specification
Qualifications and experience details are available via the application process. Candidates should hold relevant healthcare qualifications (NVQ Level 2 or 3) and have experience in care settings, preferably in hospitals or prisons. A non-judgemental, compassionate approach is essential. Experience in A&E or secure environments is a plus.
Details
Date posted: 07 May 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £26,586 - £30,684 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Location: Patrick Haugh Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PZ
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