Pay Up to £29,723 per annum depending on experience
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Role: Other Qualified Professional
Posted: 7 Oct 2025
Closes: 5 Nov 2025
Job Description
Practice Plus Group has been awarded the healthcare contract for HMP Fosse Way, a Category C resettlement prison in Leicester. We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Salary: Up to £29,723 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, with shifts including both days and nights across 7 days a week on a rota basis
How we will 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 offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Responsibilities:
* Support the registered nurse 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
* Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery
What we offer:
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
* Free parking, free lunches, and a free gym membership for colleagues working at HMP Fosse Way
* Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
Requirements:
* NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
* Experience within a healthcare assistant role, ideally within a hospital, community, or prison environment
* 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
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