Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Isle of Wight, a category B prison located in Isle of Wight. HMP Isle of Wight is an adult male prison. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the primary care team.
Hours
You must be able to work any of the following shift patterns on a rota basis. The role will include weekends, nights and bank holidays:
* 07:30 – 20:00
* 19:30 – 08:00
* 07:30 – 17:30
* 08:00 – 17:30
Salary
This position is full time; you’ll receive an annual salary up to £30,684 per annum FTE, 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.
Main duties of the job
* 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
If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for development and learning. We also offer discounts on shopping and leisure activities, support to grow in your role and continue your professional development, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline with financial assistance when you need it.
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to 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
Qualifications
* NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
* 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
Ideal candidates may have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer: Practice Plus Group
Address: Albany Prison, Albany Gate, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5RS
Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
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