Healthcare Assistant

About The Role UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the healthcare team at HMP Isle of Wight based just outside Newport. HMP Isle of Wight is a category B high security male prison set across 2 sites Albany and Pankhurst. We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same! Hours This position is full time. Healthcare operates 24/7 so will need to be flexible as shifts will be on a rota basis covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Likely to be working two weekends per month 11.5 hours 0730 - 2000 or 1930 - 0800 9.5 hours - 0730 - 1730 Weekends - 0800 - 1730 Salary Up to £31,789 per annum 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 checks What you'll be doing As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include: Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wingsFacilitate clinics, including bloods, observations (obs), ECGs, NHS Health checks etcBe involved in the implementation of clinical care packagesSupport the nursing team with all aspects of care Act as a second checker in pharmacy as requiredSupport receptions (new patients entering the prison) and assist with triaging new patientsYou will primarily be working within the primary care. 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 scheme25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidaysAn extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefitsDiscounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional developmentExcellent long-term career prospects24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it What we'll look for in you The 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 all. Our new Healthcare Assistant will: Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care CertificateHave experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable! Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison settingHave clinical experience - venepuncture, ECGs etcHave a non-judgemental and compassionate approach 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.