Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care Team at HMP Lindholme
, a Category C/D male prison near Hatfield Woodhouse in Yorkshire.

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Salary is up to £29,723 per annum, depending on experience.

• 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

• Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
• Facilitate clinics, including bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health checks and other assessments
• Support the implementation of clinical care packages
• Assist the nursing team with all aspects of care
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• Support reception duties for new patients entering the prison and triage new patients
• Work primarily within the primary care, mental health and substance misuse teams, with possible duties in any of these teams

• Company pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
• An extensive range of well‑being 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 needed

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or a Care Certificate
• Experience in phlebotomy (highly desirable)
• Experience in a clinical care setting, preferably in a hospital or prison environment
• Clinical experience with venepuncture, ECGs and similar procedures
• A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach to patient care

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to verify any previous criminal convictions.