Practice Plus Group
Healthcare Assistant
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Healthcare Assistant
Healthcare Assistant
About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
- MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Full Sutton, a Category A high-security prison located in Pocklington, York. HMP Full Sutton has capacity for around 600 men and houses those serving long-term sentences.
This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations — no two days are ever the same!
Every healthcare assistant takes responsibility and ownership of a specific area (social care, bloodborne viruses, health promotion, etc.), allowing you to become a subject matter expert (SME) while learning about all areas of healthcare!
We offer lots of training and development opportunities to help you progress your career and expand your knowledge and skills.
Hours
This position is full time (37.5 hours per week) on a 4-week rolling rota basis. You will work:
- 1 weekend per month
- 2 x main shifts
- 2 x long shifts
Shift timings:
- Main: 7.5 hours, 7 AM to 7:15 PM
- Long: 7 AM to 7:15 PM (no night shifts)
Salary
Annual salary: up to £29,723 per annum Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK; offers are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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Responsibilities
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your duties will include:
- Deliver exceptional care to patients both in the healthcare department and on the wings
- Assist with the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy, assessments, treatments, and evaluations
- Support the primary care nursing team with all aspects of care, including ** Phlebotomy (venepuncture)**
- Support clinics, including blood tests, ECGs, and weight checks
- Assist with second receptions (new prisoners on their fifth day at the site) alongside the registered nurse
- Act as a second checker in pharmacy where required
- Primarily work within the primary care team but may also assist in the substance misuse team as needed
What You’ll Need
At Practice Plus Group, we’re looking for candidates who embody our core values while bringing passion and the right skills to this critical role:
Ideal Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Care Certificate
- Phlebotomy experience (highly desirable)
- Clinical care experience, ideally from hospital or prison settings
- Experience with venepuncture, ECGs, or other diagnostic procedures
- A non-judgemental and compassionate approach
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Our Purpose and Values
Our Purpose is Unlock your best work life. Our core values ensure we:
- Treat patients and teams with care and respect
- Act with integrity
- Embrace diversity
- Strive to improve outcomes together
We seek caring, compassionate but driven professionals who align with our mission to provide fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Career Development and Benefits
We offer a wide range of growth opportunities and support your development, with pathways both internally and externally.
You’ll also benefit from:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days’ annual leave, increasing to 28 days per year with service (plus public bank holidays)
- Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Professional support and advancement for your role
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline and financial assistance when needed
Are you ready to unlock your best career in healthcare? Apply today!
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