Job Summary
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team at HMP Bullingdon – a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester. This role offers a varied environment across primary care, mental health, and substance misuse, including emergency response, clinics, health promotion, and more.
Hours: Full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, shifts Monday–Sunday, including weekends and nights. Shift patterns: 07:30–17:30, 07:30–19:30, 19:30–07:30.
Salary: £27,543 – £31,789 per annum (dependent on experience) plus a 'Golden Hello' joining bonus: £500 at 6 months, £1,000 at 12 months, £1,000 at 24 months.
Main responsibilities
* Work across primary care, including clinics, health promotion, bloods, observations, wound care, etc.
* Carry out induction duties for new patients, including observations, urine sampling, and other assessments.
* Provide care within Early Days in Custody, substance misuse, and inpatient settings.
* Participate in bloods and vaccination clinics.
* Respond to emergency situations as required.
* Ensure continuity of care and deliver outstanding care at all times.
* Contribute to and implement care packages, supporting health promotion, wellbeing and clinic services.
How we support you
* Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training.
* Competency framework.
* Regional and national career development opportunities.
* Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs.
* Company pension scheme.
* 25 days annual leave (up to 28 days with service), plus public holidays.
* Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
* Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance.
Person Specification
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in healthcare (preferred).
* Experience in a care setting, ideally hospital or prison; A&E experience a plus.
* Experience in a prison/secure setting or hospital – a bonus.
* Non‑judgemental, compassionate approach.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly CRB) will be required.
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
Patrick Haugh Rd, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 1PZ
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
Legal right to work in the UK is required. Employment offers subject to vetting and security checks.
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