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 team at HMP Full Sutton, a Category A high security prison located in Pocklington, York. HMP Full Sutton has capacity of around 600 men, and houses those serving long term sentences.

This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! Every healthcare assistant takes responsibility / ownership of a specific area (social care, bloodborne viruses, health promotion etc), which allows you to become an SME whilst learning about all areas of healthcare! We offer lots of training and development opportunities to progress your career and expand your knowledge and skills! Hours

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week on a 4 week rolling rota basis.

You will work 1 in 4 weekends, and each week work 2 x main shifts, 2 x long shifts. Shifts are: Main - 7.5 hours between 7am and 7:15pm Long - 7am - 7:15pm No night shifts!

Salary

You will receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum.

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

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Main duties of the job

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 wings Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care Support the primary care nursing team with all aspects of care, including venepuncture Support clinics, including bloods, ECGs, weight etc Support second receptions (new prisoners on the fifth day in the site) alongside the registered nurse 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 team 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: Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate 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, ECGs etc 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.

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