Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Wealstun, a busy category C male training and resettlement prison near Wetherby. 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 within the Substance Misuse Service. We are looking for someone with a real passion for helping others - this role allows you to make a real difference to patients! Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to 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 Substance Misuse 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
• Work from an appointment ledger, reviewing patients across the SMS service, including methadone, drug use and withdrawal
• Carry out reception duties, reviewing new patients to the prison and assessing, including obvs, urine samples etc
• This role will support the SMS NMP 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
• Respond to emergency situations as necessary

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 in Healthcare
• Ideally have experience of bloods, obs, ECGS, venepuncture etc
• Have experience in a care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting, experience within A&E would be beneficial
• Any experience in substance misuse or mental health would be a bonus!
• Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach - we want someone who really cares about others, and wants to make a difference

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
04 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
24,669 to 28,690 a year Up to 28,690 per annum - depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
12596
Job locations
Thorp Arch
Wetherby
West Yorkshire
LS23 7AZ
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Wealstun, a busy category C male training and resettlement prison near Wetherby. 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 within the Substance Misuse Service. We are looking for someone with a real passion for helping others - this role allows you to make a real difference to patients! Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to 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 Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Substance Misuse Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Wealstun, a busy category C male training and resettlement prison near Wetherby. 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 within the Substance Misuse Service. We are looking for someone with a real passion for helping others - this role allows you to make a real difference to patients! Hours: This is a full time role, 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to 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
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