Healthcare Support Worker in Bicester inBicester PUBLISHED WED 29 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment, where you will gain

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across all pathways - primary care, mental health and substance misuse 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, an average of 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. This role involves working weekends and nights. Shift patterns are - 07.30 - 17.30 07.30 - 19.30 19.30 - 7.30 Rota available 6 weeks in advance.

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:This position is full time , youll receive an annual

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of £27,543 - £31,789 per annum - depending on

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.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to

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your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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 our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:Work across primary care, including clinics, primary care, health promotion, bloods, obs, wound care etcCarry out induction duties, reviewing new patients to the prison and assessing, including obs, urine samples etcWork within Early Days in CustodyWork within substance misuse and inpatientsBe involved in bloods and vaccinations clinicsRespond to emergency situations as necessaryEnsure continuity of care for all patients, and deliver outstanding care at all timesContribute to, and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinicsIf you are interested incareer development,we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and

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, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor development and learning.It doesnt stop therewe 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 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 treatedwe act with integritywe embrace diversitywe strive to do things better togetherWe 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:Ideally hold a NVQ Level 2 or 3 in HealthcareHave

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in a care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting,

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within A&E would be beneficialAny

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in a prison / secure setting or hospital would be a bonus!Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach - we want someone who really cares about others, and wants to make a differenceSecure 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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Date posted
29 October 2025

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Other

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£27,543 to £31,789 a year £27,543 - £31,789 per annum - depending on

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Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
12719-2

Job location
sPatrick Haugh RdBicesterOxfordshireOX25 1PZ

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UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment, where you will gain

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer

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