Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Risley, a category C prison located in the Risley area of Warrington. HMP Risley has an operational capacity of around 1100 inmates and is a 20 minute drive from Warrington, and 30 minutes from Wigan.
Hours: This is a full-time role, averaging 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 20:30 and 07:30. Flexible patterns available: 7 nights on, 7 nights off, or 7 nights over 2 weeks (example: 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 4 off).
Salary: £24,669 – £28,690 per annum, depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training
* 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
As our Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
* Ensure continuity of care for all patients and deliver outstanding care at all times
* Work across all areas of care, including inpatients, clinics, primary care, health promotion, bloods, etc.
* Respond to emergency situations as needed
* WorkHolistically with patients and other healthcare staff, including nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy, etc.
* Deliver personalised, non-judgemental care based on patient feedback
* Contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics
It doesn’t stop there we offer opportunities for career development with internal and external development options.
* Company pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days plus public bank holidays
* Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
* Discounts on shopping and leisure
* Support for ongoing professional development and excellent long-term career prospects
* 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders institutions 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.
Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided 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
We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
New Healthcare Assistant will
* Hold an NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
* Have experience within a healthcare setting (hospital, community or secure setting)
* Experience in primary care or inpatients is a bonus
* Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
Secure environments are challenging but rewarding for healthcare professionals. If you want to develop your skills and learn something new daily in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Risley, a category C prison located in the Risley area of Warrington. This is a full-time role, averaging 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between 20:30 and 07:30. Flexible patterns available: 7 nights on, 7 nights off, or 7 nights over 2 weeks (example: 4 on, 3 off, 3 on, 4 off).
Salary: £24,669 – £28,690 per annum depending on experience.
How will we support you?
* Bespoke induction
* Competency framework
* Regional and national career development opportunities
* Learning Management System to address 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
Desirable
* Experience in primary care or inpatient settings
Experience
Essential
* Healthcare experience in hospital, community or secure setting
Desirable
* Experience in primary care or inpatients
Additional Criteria
Essential
* Eligibility to work in the UK
Desirable
* Additional qualifications or experience aligned with role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure to be submitted to the DBS to check for any previous convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Practice Plus Group
Address: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
£24,669 to £28,690 a year – depending on experience
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