Healthcare Assistant
Posted 3 hours 41 minutes ago by NHS
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Preston, a Category B male prison in Preston city centre with a capacity of around 750. The role offers a varied environment across primary care, emergency response, clinics, health promotion and more.
Job summary- Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, shifts Monday Sunday 07 30, including every other weekend and occasional nights. 2 week rota with 3 long shifts per week.
- Salary: £25,557 - £29,723 per annum, depending on experience.
- Legal right to work in the UK is required; offers are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Bespoke Learning Management System to address learning needs
- Career development opportunities - both internal and external
- Work across primary care and substance misuse (clinics, health promotion, bloods, wound care, etc.)
- Carry out reception duties - reviewing new patients, assessing observations, collecting urine samples, etc.
- Assist with the release and transfer of patients.
- Conduct bloods and vaccination clinics.
- Respond to emergency situations.
- Provide physical and end of life care as required.
- Ensure continuity of care for all patients and deliver outstanding care at all times.
- Contribute to and implement care packages, supporting wellbeing and clinic activities.
We offer supportive pathways with opportunities to develop your skills and experience through internal and external learning programmes.
Benefits- Company pension scheme.
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays.
- Extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
- Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
- Excellent long term career prospects.
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group provides NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, with a focus on fairness, inclusion and quality care.
We are looking for caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who help us deliver a fair and inclusive healthcare experience.
Person Specification Qualifications- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred).
- Clinical skills: venepuncture, ECG, observations, etc.
- Experience in a care setting - ideally hospital or prison; experience in A&E beneficial.
- Non judgemental and compassionate approach.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.