Practice Plus Group
Healthcare Assistant
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Healthcare Assistant
About The Role
Healthcare Assistant – Full Time (37.5 hrs/week) HMP Lindholme, Yorkshire
Are you passionate about making a difference to those in secure care environments? Unlock your best work life with Practice Plus Group, one of the UK’s leading independent providers of NHS services across prisons, young offender centres, and beyond.
As a Healthcare Assistant with the Primary Care Team at HMP Lindholme—a Category C/D male prison near Hatfield Woodhouse—you’ll deliver outstanding care in a dynamic setting where every day is an opportunity to learn, grow, and have a meaningful impact.
Hours & Salary
- Full-time commitment: 37.5 hours per week
- Salaried from £22,700 to £29,723 per year (depending on experience)
What We Offer You
Career Support & Training
- Bespoke induction, including our introductory Health in Justice training programme
- A competency framework to track progress and achievement
- Access to regional/national career development opportunities
- Use of our Learning & Development LMS to meet your training needs
- Support from senior colleagues in fostering your growth
Work-Life Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with service) + public bank holidays
- Company pension scheme for your long-term future
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (counselling, financial support, and mental health advice)
- Wellbeing & lifestyle benefits, including leisure discounts
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A rewarding workplace
- Rewarding environment where you’ll develop a wide range of skills
- Challenge to grow, supported by an inclusive team
- Every shift offers fresh opportunities—no routine here!
Key Responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant within the Primary Care, Mental Health and Substance Misuse teams, your role will span care delivery, administration, and collaboration:
- Provide exceptional patient-centred care in both healthcare departments and prison wings
- Assist with clinical processes, including:
- Conducting blood tests (phlebotomy)
- Ensuring accurate observations & vital sign checks
- Performing 12-lead ECGs
- Supporting NHS Health Checks
- Help develop and deliver personalised care packages for patients
- Support the nursing team in all care provision tasks
- Act as second-checker in pharmacy when required
- Provide welcome и triage support for new patients on reception
Your role extends across Primary Care, Mental Health and Substance Misuse, ensuring broad exposure to the needs of individuals in secure care settings.
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** Requirements & Ideal Candidate**
Essential Qualities
- Compassionate & non-judgemental: Ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Core Values: Uphold our ** Treat others with respect; act with integrity; embrace diversity; strive together ** principles
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, or completion of a Care Certificate (advantageous)
- Desirable: Previous clinical experience:
- Phlebotomy (venepuncture)
- Performing ECGs
- Strong desire to work in secure environments and a passion for healthcare development
Essential Criteria
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Ability to successfully pass enhanced DBS checks
- Willingness to undergo additional security screening (due to prison environment)
Quickমিক: Join Practice Plus Group and contribute to a healthcare model delivering care where it’s needed most. You’ll be supported, challenged and rewarded in a role where providing care matters just as much as your personal growth. Ready to change lives? Apply today.
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