Overview
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE. MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE. We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A prison located in London.
Hours
The site currently offers shifts of 7am to 7pm.
Salary
This position is full time. You’ll receive an annual salary up to £28,800 per annum – depending on experience.
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
Right to work
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will:
* Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received while 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.
Additional Benefits
* 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
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 their 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
* We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all
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
Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Details
Date posted: 05 September 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £23,614 to £28,800 a year (Up to £28,800 depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 12476
Job locations: Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW
Employer details
Practice Plus Group
Hawker House, Napier Court, 5-6 Napier Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 8BW
Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/
Post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
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