Healthcare Assistant

Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the  Primary Care  team at HMP Bure.  HMP Bure is a Category C prison based in Norwich. HMP Bure  is a busy male prison which a capacity for around 650 inmates. There is parking on site.  Hours 37.5 hours per week on a rolling 8 week rota basis Monday - Thursday - 0800 - 1930 Friday - Sunday - 0800 -1730 Some occasional weekend working required.   Salary This role is full time and we offer a salary of 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 #LI-NB1 Main duties of the job As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include: Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings Facilitate clinics, including bloods, observations (obs), ECGs, NHS Health checks etc Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages Support the nursing team with all aspects of care  Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required Support receptions (new patients entering the prison) and assist with triaging new patients 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: Ideally hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, or Care Certificate Experience within a healthcare setting, we are able to train the right candidate in phlebotomy. Have a non-judgemental and compassionate approach  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 01 September 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 15357-1 Job locations Jaguar Drive Badersfield Norwich Norfolk NR10 5GB United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the  …