NHS
Healthcare Assistant
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Job Description
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- Carry out all aspects of patient screening - venepuncture, ECGs, urine samples, vaccinations and immunisations as required
- Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care
- You will support the Primary Care Nurses with all aspects of care
- You will primarily be working within the primary care team, although may be required to carry out duties in the substance misuse or mental health teams, as well as second checking as needed
- Support Nurses in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care and be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery
- 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
- 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
- Hold a NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
- 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, wound care etc
- Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
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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 Primary Care team at HMP Lindholme, a Category C male adult prison based in Doncaster, with operational capacity of around 900.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience and gain new skills! This role sits within our Primary Care team, where no 2 days are ever the same! You will work within our Primary Care centre / clinics as well as on the wings. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working 4 shifts per week, Monday - Sunday between 07:30 - 17:30. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you?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
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
Main duties of the job
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
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:
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 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: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.
Details
Date posted
08 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£24,668 to £28,690 a year £24,669 - £28,690 per annum - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
11176-1
Job locations
Bawtry Road
Hatfield Woodhouse
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN7 6EE
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Lindholme, a Category C male adult prison based in Doncaster, with operational capacity of around 900.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience and gain new skills! This role sits within our Primary Care team, where no 2 days are ever the same! You will work within our Primary Care centre / clinics as well as on the wings. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working 4 shifts per week, Monday - Sunday between 07:30 - 17:30. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you?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
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
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Lindholme, a Category C male adult prison based in Doncaster, with operational capacity of around 900.
This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience and gain new skills! This role sits within our Primary Care team, where no 2 days are ever the same! You will work within our Primary Care centre / clinics as well as on the wings. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working 4 shifts per week, Monday - Sunday between 07:30 - 17:30. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 per annum - depending on experience. How will we support you?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
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
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional Criteria
Essential
Desirable
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
Bawtry Road
Hatfield Woodhouse
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN7 6EE
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Bawtry Road
Hatfield Woodhouse
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN7 6EE
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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