Job Description

Hours - 37.5 hours per week. Monday - Sunday, working 4 long shifts per week - 7am - 5pm, and 1 weekend in 3
Here at Practice Plus Group, we are looking for a healthcare assistant to join the Substance Misuse team at HMP Altcourse - the busiest remand prison in the country! Is it challenging? Yes! Is it rewarding...Yes! But you will be supported at all times, and you can really can make a difference.
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!
We're looking for dedicated, caring and compassionate people to help deliver the best care possible.
Joining the Substance Misuse team, you will:

• Run clinics on the wings, including bloods and vaccinations.
• Be involved in care packages, including phlebotomy, venepuncture, ECGs and observations.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Work with the wider nursing team across the prison.

What do we need from you:

• Experience in, or a keen interest in Substance Misuse
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate.
• Clinical knowledge - venepuncture, phlebotomy would be a bonus!
• A caring approach, with the drive to help those in your care.

What you get in return:

• 25 days annual leave increasing with service up to 28 days per year, plus public bank holidays.
• Lots of training opportunities, and excellent long-term career prospects.
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

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All Locations
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Position
HCAs
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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