Healthcare Assistant (Primary Care)inLiverpoolinLiverpoolPUBLISHED MON 31 MAR 2025

Job Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
  
  

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Altcourse, a busy Category B male prison in Fazakarley, Liverpool.

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience and gain new skills! This role sits within our Primary Care team, where no 2 days are ever the same! You will work across inpatients, respond to codes, help patients on the wings and more! Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Salary: This position is full time , youll 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

Main duties of the job

As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:

• Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care - this includes venepuncture and tissue viability
• This role will support the Primary Care Nursing team with all aspects of care
• You will primarily be working within the primary care team, although may be required to carry out duties in the substance misuse or mental health teams
• You will support the registered nurse in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care and be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery
  
  

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 experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
• Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
• Have clinical experience - venepuncture, tissue viability etc
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach
  
  

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.

Date posted

26 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,669 to £28,690 a year £24,669 - £28,690 per annum - depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

11133

Job locations

Brookfield Drive

Liverpool

L9 7LH

Job Description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
  
  

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Altcourse, a busy Category B male prison in Fazakarley, Liverpool.

This is a crucial role within the healthcare team, making a real difference to patients, and delivering outstanding care. This role offers excellent developmental opportunities and is a great environment to build on your experience and gain new skills! This role sits within our Primary Care team, where no 2 days are ever the same! You will work across inpatients, respond to codes, help patients on the wings and more! Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Salary: This position is full time , youll 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