Practice Plus Group
Healthcare Assistant
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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 our Primary Care team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed prison located in Derby.
HMP Foston Hall is a closed women's prison with a capacity for 335 inmates. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support teams within areas such as Early Days in Custody and Unscheduled Care.
Hours
- Long days: 0730–2000, Monday to Sunday on a rota basis
- 1 weekend in 4
- (Note: No nights currently, however this may be reintroduced in the future)
Salary
- Full-time, annually up to £29,723 per annum
How Will We Support You?
- Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Supporting training through our bespoke Learning Management System
- Ongoing support from the wider team
Important: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the role’s nature, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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What You’ll Be Doing
As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary, including:
- Supporting the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care, working with the patient and following training/guidance while ensuring safe patient care
- Develop and apply new skills to improve and enhance clinical service delivery
Outside of your core duties, we also support your career development, offering:
- Internal and external training and learning opportunities
What Else We Offer
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support for professional development
- A 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial aid where required
What We’ll Look For In You
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group operates across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We pride ourselves on being the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always prioritising care above all else.
The Practice Plus Group’s mission: Unlock Your Best Work Life. Our core values drive everything we do:
- We treat patients and colleagues as we’d like to be treated
- We act with integrity
- We embrace diversity
- We strive to continuously do things better together
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We’re seeking:
- Caring and compassionate individuals
- Driven professionals ready to help us advance equitable and inclusive healthcare access
Qualifications & Skills Required
- NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
- A non-judgemental and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills and literacy
- Ability to work in a busy environment
- Ability to work unsupervised while adhering to policy and procedures
Ideally: Previous experience working in a hospital, community, or prison environment would be advantageous.
Why This Role Is Rewarding
Working in secure prisons isn’t just another workplace—it’s demanding but deeply fulfilling. You’ll:
- Develop your healthcare skills in a constantly evolving environment
- Grow through dynamic challenges
- Know you’re making a real difference every day
If you’re passionate about learning and ready for a role that never feels routine, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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