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 Leeds, a category B prison located in West Yorkshire.
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Site offers 24 hour care so will need to be open to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. We are recruiting for a healthcare assistant to support the wider healthcare team with tasks such as observations, personal care, bloods and screening etc.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £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
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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.
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: 21 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £25,557 to £29,723 a year Up to £29723 depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 14939-1
- Job locations: 2 Gloucester Terrace, Stanningley Rd, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2TJ, 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 Leeds, a category B prison located in West Yorkshire.
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Site offers 24 hour care so will need to be open to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. We are recruiting for a healthcare assistant to support the wider healthcare team with tasks such as observations, personal care, bloods and screening etc.
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £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
#li-NB1
Person specification
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant with Practice Plus Group in London, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,557 to £29,723 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Jul 2026.
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