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 Inpatient team at HMP Wakefield, a Category A male prison in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care on the inpatient wards.
We are close to the train station and are easily accessible by car, with free onsite parking.
Hours: This is a part time role, working 30 hours per week.
Shifts are on a rota basis including days, nights and weekends as we offer 24/7 healthcare.
Shifts are 07:00 - 19:00 / 19:00 - 07:00.
Salary: This position is part time , and youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 per annum (FTE equivalent) - 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: Work as part of the inpatients team, caring for patients who are too unwell to be on the wings, and those receiving palliative care Carry out personal care, observations and assist the nurses on the ward Provide outstanding quality based care to all patients Deliver personalised, non judgemental care, based on patient feedback Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics Support the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care on the wings and healthcare centres 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 an NVQ Level 2 / 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent Have experience in a care setting, whether from a hospital, secure setting or within the community Any inpatient experience would be a bonus, as would any primary care experience 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 Inpatient team at HMP Wakefield, a Category A male prison in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care on the inpatient wards.
We are close to the train station and are easily accessible by car, with free onsite parking.
Hours: This is a part time role, working 30 hours per week.
Shifts are on a rota basis including days, nights and weekends as we offer 24/7 healthcare.
Shifts are 07:00 - 19:00 / 19:00 - 07:00.
Salary: This position is part time , and youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 per annum (FTE equivalent) - 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 apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Experience Essential Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Additional Criteria Essential Please click apply to view the job description and person specification Desirable Please click apply to view the job description and person specification