Healthcare Assistant

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Garth, a high security Category B male prison located in Leyland. HMP Garth has a capacity of around 792 and houses men serving long-term and indeterminate sentences. In this crucial role you will work within the Long Term Conditions team, which is part of the wider planned care / primary care team.

This position is full time, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm.

You will receive an annual salary of £25,557 – £29,723 per annum.

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

• Help those with long-term conditions by carrying out bloods (venepuncture), observations, NHS health checks, etc.
• Carry out reception duties – helping those entering the prison, carrying out point-of-care duties such as blood-borne viruses and clinical observations.
• Run and assist in clinics such as sexual health and health promotion.
• Assist with the administration side of vaccines and immunisations.
• Carry out duties within healthcare rooms on the wings.
• Assist the wider primary care team as needed.

• Hold a Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Have experience within a care setting – we would love to hear from you if you have experience in the community, care home, hospitals, etc.
• Any clinical experience would be a bonus – venepuncture, wound care, observations, etc.
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach.

• 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.