About The RoleUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFEMAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe 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 AssistantHoursThis role is 37.5 hours per week covering Monday to Sunday.SalaryThis position is full time, you’ll receive an annual salary up to £31,789 per annum - 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 teamCandidates 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 checksWhat you'll be doingAs a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You willSupport 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 careBe 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, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It Doesn’t Stop There… We Also OfferDiscounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itWhat we'll look for in youThe 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.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 treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe 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 allQualifications RequiredNVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social CareA non-judgmental and compassionate approachExcellent communication skillsGood IT skills and IT literacyAbility to work within a busy environmentAbility to work unsupervised whilst following policy and proceduresAlthough not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environmentSecure 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.