# Healthcare Assistant

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Practice Plus Group.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Practice Plus Group
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** South East
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Salary:** £29,723

                    a year
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-16T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-07-02T12:38:16.182Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0314-26-2468?employerCode=E0314
- **Application URL:** https://apply.practiceplushij.com/vacancies/14393/healthcare-assistant.html

## Job Content

### Job summary

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 HMP Leicester, a catergory B men's prison located in the center of Leicester.

Hours The site currently offers a Monday - Sunday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm or 7:30 am -8:30 pm

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum.

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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 a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

- Support the registered nurse 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
- Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.
- Youll make a real difference as defined throughout our bespoke HiJ competency framework following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.
- You will contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics.
- Be invovled with anything from health promotion clinics and observations to supporting the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care within healthcare centres and on wings and house blocks.

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:

- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
- 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

Qualifications required

- NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
- A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills
- 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 opportunity for you.

### Details

- Date posted: 02 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £29,723 a year £25,557 - £29,723
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 14393-2
- Job locations: HMP Leicester, 116 Welford Rd, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 7AJ, United Kingdom

### 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 HMP Leicester, a catergory B men's prison located in the center of Leicester.

Hours The site currently offers a Monday - Sunday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm or 7:30 am -8:30 pm

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum.

-

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 Details

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 HMP Leicester, a catergory B men's prison located in the center of Leicester.

Hours The site currently offers a Monday - Sunday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm or 7:30 am -8:30 pm

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum.

-

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

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

Support the registered nurse 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

Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

Youll make a real difference as defined throughout our bespoke HiJ competency framework following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding.

You will contribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinics.

Be invovled with anything from health promotion clinics and observations to supporting the nursing and pharmacy teams in primary care within healthcare centres and on wings and house blocks.

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:

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

## 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 HMP Leicester, a catergory B men's prison located in the center of Leicester.

Hours The site currently offers a Monday - Sunday: 7:30 am - 6:00 pm or 7:30 am -8:30 pm

Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum.

-

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

## Person Specification

### Experience

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### Qualifications

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### Additional Criteria

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