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Job summary
Healthcare Assistant HMP Altcourse
Our team is expanding, and we are looking for several Healthcare Assistants to join our growing service at HMP Altcourse. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within primary care, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.
Healthcare Assistants play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey.
About HMP Altcourse
HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.
Working Pattern
Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.
Important Information
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK All offers of employment are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role
Main duties of the job
What Youll Be Doing
You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including:
Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks) Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals
About us
What Were Looking For
Previous care experience (community, hospital, or similar healthcare setting) Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care Clinical skills such as bloods (venepuncture) are desirable but not essential A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment
Job description Job responsibilities
Healthcare Assistant HMP Altcourse
Our team is expanding, and we are looking for several Healthcare Assistants to join our growing service at HMP Altcourse. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within primary care, while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.
Healthcare Assistants play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey.
About HMP Altcourse
HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.
Working Pattern
Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.
Important Information
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK All offers of employment are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Additional Criteria Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Practice Plus Group
Address Brookfield Drive
Liverpool
Fazakerley
L9 7LH
Employer's website https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)