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Healthcare Assistant

Practice Plus Group
Full-time
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Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom
£24,669 - £28,690 GBP yearly
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We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Preston, a Category B male prison in Preston city centre with capacity of around 750.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment, where you will gain experience across primary care, including emergency response, working on the wings, clinics, health promotion, and more! No 2 days are the same in this challenging, yet rewarding and supportive environment.
 
Hours:
 
This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. This role involves working every other weekend. You will work on a 2 week rota, 3 long shifts per week. Although night shifts aren't part of the rota, you need to be prepared to work these occasionally to cover sickness and annual leave. 
 
Salary:

This position is full time , you’ll receive an annual salary of £24,669 - £28,690 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