Job Description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Altcourse, a busy Category B male prison in Fazakerley, Liverpool.
This is a crucial role within the Substance Misuse (SMS) 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 Substance Misuse Service, however SMS experience isn't essential - we can train this! It is important to us that you have an interest in Substance Misuse, and are keen to learn in this area!
Hours:
This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working 4 long shifts per week - 7am - 5pm, and 1 weekend in 3.
Salary:
This position is full time , you'll receive an annual salary of 25,557 - 29,723 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
What you'll be doing
As our new SMS 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 SMS Nursing team in delivering medication and care to our substance misuse patients.
• You will primarily be working within the clinical substance misuse team, although may be required to carry out duties in the primary care team
• 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 doesn't 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

What we'll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We're the UK's 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 Group's 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 SMS Healthcare Assistant will:

• Hold a NVQ Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or equivalent
• Ideally have experience within a Substance Misuse role, and have knowledge of Mental Health
• Have experience in a 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 you're 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.
All Locations
HMP Altcourse All Locations is a required field
Position
HCAs
Advertising Salary
25,557 - 29,723 per annum - depending on experience
Vacancy Type
Permanent
Schedule Type
Full Time
Rewards & Benefits
Employee Assistance programme provided by Health Assured and Occupational Health through Medigold
Refer a friend scheme
Blue Light Card, Boundless card and Costco membership eligibility
Award winning ED&I programme
Free access to Reward Gateway discount scheme
Access to private health insurance
Wide range of 'time away from work' allowances
Extensive career development and training opportunities
Training & Development
Tailored CPD training delivered via our bespoke Learning Management System.
Extensive training courses accessible via Practice Plus Group Skills Academy.
Great development and career progression opportunities.
They are a wonderful team who support each other and are always there for you. It is one of the great things about working here. The other thing is the number of courses that are made available, and the training that is open to us.

Skills Required