Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited, Kirkham, North Yorkshire

Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)

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Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited, Kirkham, North Yorkshire

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 11 Jul | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 7979a980ec7b40bc847af749f27a200f

Full Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team on a part time basis at HMP Kirkham, a Category D open prison for males, located near Preston, Lancashire.HMP Kirkham is a unique environment, with stunning grounds and lots to offer both staff and patients, including our brand new, state of the art gym - free for staff, and it's also the biggest gym in a prison in the country! We have lots of wellbeing activities, and you will be made to feel welcome straight away!SalaryThis position is part time working 24 hours per week on a rota basis.Shifts are between 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, and 8am - 12pm Saturday and Sunday.You will work around 1-2 weekends per month, and work both days, plus 2 weekday shifts. Otherwise, you will work 3 x 8 hour weekday shifts.SalaryYou will receive an annual salary of between £24,669 and £28,690 per annum FTE 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 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 checksWhat you'll be doingAs our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
  • Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care
  • This role will support the Primary Care Nursing team with all aspects of care
  • Support clinics - bloods, vaccinations, wound care etc
  • Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
  • You will primarily be working within the primary care team, although may be required to carry out duties in the substance misuse or mental health teams
  • You will support the registered nurse in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care and be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery

    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 all.Our new Healthcare Assistant will:
  • Hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or at minimum working towards this
  • Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
  • Have experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
  • Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
  • Have clinical experience - venepuncture, tissue viability etc
  • Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach

    What 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 treated
  • we act with integrity
  • we embrace diversity
  • we strive to do things better together

    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 offer:
  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
  • An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • Excellent long-term career prospects
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it, Secure 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 right opportunity for you.LocationHMP KirkhamPositionHCAsAdvertising Salary£24,669 and £28,690 per annum FTE depending on experienceVacancy TypePermanentSchedule TypePart TimeRewards & BenefitsEmployee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through MedigoldRefer a friend schemeBlue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibilityAward winning ED&I programmeFree access to Reward Gateway discount schemeAccess to private health insuranceWide range of 'time away from work' allowancesExtensive career development and training opportunitiesTraining & DevelopmentTailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.Extensive
  • training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.Great development and career progression opportunities.They are a wonderful team who support each other and are always there for you. It is one of the great things about working here. The other thing is the number of courses that are made available, and the training that is open to us.

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