Healthcare Assistant

About The RoleADD TO LIFE. EVERY LIFEWhere making a difference changes livesSecure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing clinical skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the opportunity for you.As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients’ care. You will support and assist patients with the activities of daily living, work with the Pharmacy Team to help them fulfil their daily tasks and you will be encouraged to take the lead on well-being promotion clinics.You will support the registered nurse and operating department practitioner in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care and to be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.What you'll be doingTo apply for this position you should have NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care. We are ideally looking for someone who has experience of working in a Health Care Assistant role or similar.Interested in clinical/professional development?We have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career, which include both internal and external options for development and learning and access to our apprenticeship schemes.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 teamYou’ll receive an annual salary up to £29085 per annum - depending on experience.It doesn’t stop there… we also offer:Company pension scheme25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidaysAn extensive range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefitsDiscounts on shopping and leisure activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional developmentExcellent long-term career prospects24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itWhat we’ll look for in youThe dedicated team in the Health in Justice division of Practice Plus Group make a real difference across over 45 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres.We’re the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 people in these secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their history.Practice Plus Group’s mission is Access to Excellence. Our core values are;we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated,we act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherpatients can only access excellence if we commit to living our values in everything we do when we’re at workIf you share these values and have transferable skills we want to meet you!Please note that offers of employment are subject to Practice Plus Group Terms & Conditions and receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

2 May 2024
Location: United Kingdom east anglia Hemel Hempstead
Work type:
Temporary/Contract
PLEASE! No enquiries from Recruitment Agencies or Headhunters.

Only direct applications will be considered.

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