We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Primary Care team at HMP Full Sutton. HMP Full Sutton is a Category A and B mens prison in the village of Full Sutton in the East Riding of Yorkshire. It is a half an hour drive from York city centre. The prison is purpose built and has capacity to hold 560 men in conditions of high security.
| Posting date: | 19 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,195.00 to £27,195.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27195.00 – £27195.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | York, YO41 1PS |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | E0314-24-4090 |
This is a crucial role within the healthcare assistant team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, and you will work on rotational shifts, including nights and weekends. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary up to £27,195 per annum – depending on experience. 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
Healthcare Assistant Main duties
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
- Provide outstanding quality based care to all patients
- Deliver personalised, non judgemental care, based on patient feedback
- Contribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics
- Support the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care on the wings and healthcare centres
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.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays
- An extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it
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:
- we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
- we act with integrity
- we embrace diversity
- 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.
Our new Healthcare Assistant will:
- Hold a NVQ Level 2 / 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
- Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
- Be able to evidence their Continued Professional Development (CPD)
- Although not essential, a Driving License and your own vehicle would be beneficial due to the location of the site
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.
To apply for this job please visit findajob.dwp.gov.uk.