We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lewes, a category B prison located in Lewes.
HMP Lewes is a male prison with a capacity for 742 inmates. We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant
This role is 37.5 hours per week covering Monday to Sunday.
This position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £31,789 per annum - depending on experience.
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Regional and national career development opportunities
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
As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. 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
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.
Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
~ Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
~24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
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.
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
NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment
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 opportunity for you.