Healthcare Assistant

Job Summary

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Thorn Cross. HMP Thorn Cross is a Category D / open prison in Appleton Thorn, Warrington, housing around 430 males. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations – no two days are ever the same!

This position is full time, working 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Friday (4 shifts per week). Weekends are 7:15am – 12:00pm, approximately one in three weekends.

You will receive an annual salary of £25,557 – £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
• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy, assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patient care
• Support the primary care nursing team with all aspects of care
• Support clinics, including bloods, ECGs, weight measurement, etc.
• Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
• Carry out duties in the substance misuse or mental health teams as required

• 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

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s 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 Group’s 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

• Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate
• Experience with in phlebotomy – highly desirable
• Experience in a clinical care setting, ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Clinical experience – venepuncture, ECGs, etc.
• A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach

Candidates are required to have a 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. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Practice Plus Group

HMP Thorn Cross
Arley Rd
Appleton Thorn
Warrington
WA4 4RL

Website:
Practice Plus Group Jobs

Salary: £25,557 – £29,723 per annum, depending on experience