Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Thorn Cross, a Category D adult male prison, located in Appleton Thorn, south of Warrington.
HMP Thorn Cross has operational capacity of 430.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care.
Hours: This is a full time role, hours per week, and you will work on rotational shifts Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 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 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 Main duties of the job As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary.
Some of your duties will include: Ensure continuity of care for all patients, and deliver outstanding care at all times Work across all areas of care, including inpatients, clinics, primary care, health promotion, bloods etc Respond to emergency situations as needed Work holistically with your patients and other healthcare staff, including nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy etc Deliver personalised, non judgemental care, based on patient feedback Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics 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 doesnt 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 About us The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres.
Were the UKs 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 Groups 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 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 a NVQ Level 2 / 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent Have experience within a healthcare setting - hospital, community or secure setting Any experience in primary care or inpatients would be a bonus!
Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work.
If youre 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.
Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Thorn Cross, a Category D adult male prison, located in Appleton Thorn, south of Warrington.
HMP Thorn Cross has operational capacity of 430.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care.
Hours: This is a full time role, hours per week, and you will work on rotational shifts Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 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 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 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Experience Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Additional Criteria Essential Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification Desirable Please click the apply button to see the Job Description and Person Specification