Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lewes, a category B Prison located in Lewes.
Hours
The site currently offers shifts from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
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 a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will
1. be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care.
2. support and assist patients with the activities of daily living, work with the Pharmacy Team to help them fulfil their daily tasks
3. will be encouraged to take the lead on well-being promotion clinic
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.
Youll receive a bank hourly rate of £
Our full range of benefits is available as a download on this will be added when website is up and running to support this
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:
4. we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
5. we act with integrity
6. we embrace diversity
7. we strive to do things better together
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.
Qualifications required
8. NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
9. Excellent communication skills
10. Good IT skills and IT literacy
11. Ability to work within a busy environment
12. Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Lewes, a category B Prison located in Lewes.
Hours
The site currently offers shifts from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday.
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.
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Qualifications
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