Healthcare Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester. Work in a varied environment across primary care, mental health, substance misuse including emergency response, wings, clinics, health promotion and more.

Job Summary

Hours: full time, average 37.5 hours per week, shifts Monday-Sunday: (you must be prepared to work on all shifts). Salary: £27,543 - £31,789 per annum depending on experience. Golden Hello joining bonus: 6 months £500 / 12 months £1,000 / 24 months £1,000.

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.

Benefits

• Supportive induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework and regional and national career development opportunities.
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group provides NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, serving 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We stand by our core values: treating patients and each other with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving to do things better together.

Qualifications required

• 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 while following policy and procedures.

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding. If you are looking for a role where you can develop existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day, this could be the opportunity for you.

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. Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Patrick Haugh Rd

Bicester

Oxfordshire

OX25 1PZ

Employer's website

£27,543 to £31,789 a year, up to £31,789 depending on experience.