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Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)
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Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)
Healthcare Assistant - HMP Full Sutton
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 in Pocklington, York. With a capacity of around 600 men, the prison houses individuals serving long-term sentences.
This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with the pharmacy, and respond to emergency situations—no two days are the same!
Every healthcare assistant takes responsibility and ownership of a specific area (social care, bloodborne viruses, health promotion, etc.), allowing you to become an SME while learning about all areas of healthcare.
We offer lots of training and development opportunities to progress your career and expand your knowledge and skills.
Hours & Salary
- Part-time position: 22.5 hours per week on a 4-week rolling rota
- Shifts: 3 x 7.5-hour shifts between 7 AM – 7:15 PM, with 1 in 4 weekends (no night shifts)
- Annual salary: Up to £17,833.80 per annum
- Security requirements: All candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK and will undergo additional vetting and security checks
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Responsibilities
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your duties will include:
- Delivering exceptional care to patients in the healthcare department and on the wings
- Supporting the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy, and patient assessments (treatment and evaluation of care)
- Assisting the primary care nursing team with all aspects of care, including venepuncture
- Supporting clinics such as blood tests, ECGs, and weight monitoring
- Supporting second receptions (new prisoners after their fifth day on site) alongside the registered nurse
- Acting as a second checker in pharmacy as required
- Primary work within the primary care team, but may undertake duties in the substance misuse team as needed
Career Development & Benefits
Our team offers:
- Ongoing opportunities for career development (both internal and external options)
- Company pension scheme
- Annual leave of 25 days (increasing to 28 days with service), plus public bank holidays
- Extensive wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support for professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support
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Requirements
At Practice Plus Group, we deliver NHS services across prisons, young offenders’ centres, and immigration removal settings, valuing compassionate, caring, and driven professionals.
To succeed in this role, you should:
- Hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or hold a Care Certificate)
- Have experience in phlebotomy (highly desirable)
- Preferably have experience in a clinical care setting, ideally from a hospital or prison environment
- Have clinical experience in areas such as venepuncture or ECGs
- Demonstrate a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
This is a unique opportunity to work in a secure environment, allowing you to develop your healthcare skills and grow in a challenging yet rewarding setting.
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