Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) located in West Drayton, near Heathrow Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, joining Europe's largest IRC.
Hours
The site currently offers various shift patterns across a 7 day working working week. Mixture of day and night shifts. 0700 - 1930 / 1900 - 0730 Rotas available 6 weeks in advance.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 231,017 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 on a permanent basis 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 a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

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.

• NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• We are ideally looking for someone who has experience of working in a Health Care Assistant role or similar.
• Good IT skills and IT literacy
• Ability to work within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison 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.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
23,614 to 31,017 a year Up to 31017
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
12680
Job locations
Colnbrook By-Pass
Harmondsworth
West Drayton
UB7 0HB
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) located in West Drayton, near Heathrow Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, joining Europe's largest IRC.
Hours
The site currently offers various shift patterns across a 7 day working working week. Mixture of day and night shifts. 0700 - 1930 / 1900 - 0730 Rotas available 6 weeks in advance.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 231,017 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) located in West Drayton, near Heathrow Airport. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in a challenging, yet rewarding environment, joining Europe's largest IRC.
Hours
The site currently offers various shift patterns across a 7 day working working week. Mixture of day and night shifts. 0700 - 1930 / 1900 - 0730 Rotas available 6 weeks in advance.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 231,017 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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Experience
Essential

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Experience
Essential

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Additional Criteria
Essential

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see job advert for personal specifications.

Skills Required