Healthcare Support Worker (Nights)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our Primary Care team, working nights

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services. Please be aware that your first month will be on day shifts for training and integration, then move to nights. You will complete one week of day shifts every quarter. Healthcare Support Workers play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patients health journey. Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum

Working Pattern

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as weekends and night shifts.

The working pattern is 7 nights on, 7 nights off, shifts are 19:45 - 07:15.

Important Information

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
• All offers of employment are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role

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Main duties of the job

Overnight Duties include:

• Support the registered nurse on the night shift on emergency response and personal care as needed
• Carry out administrative tasks such as updating records and data inputting
• You will be ILS (Immediate Life Support) trained by us onsite, as well as NEWS2
• Assist with admissions into the prison if required, carrying out blood pressure checks
• Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds

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 they would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

What Were Looking For:

• Someone with care experience, whether this is in a care home, community based, hospital etc - we would love to hear from you!
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• IT literate
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced environment

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.

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