Healthcare Assistant

Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Garth. HMP Garth is a high security Category B male prison, housing around 792 men serving long term and indeterminate sentences. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eleven wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services This is a rewarding opportunity to work within primary care , while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment. This is a great role in which you really can make a difference whilst growing your own skills - we are happy to support and train you in venepuncture, ECGs, wound care etc - we just need you to have a passion for delivering exceptional care! Salary £25,557 - £29,723 per annum Hours This is a full time role, working 37.5 hours per week. We have a set 8 week rolling rota: Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Shifts are 07:30 - 19:45 / 19:45 - 07:30 Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable. 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-AB1 Main duties of the job You will support a range of clinical and operational activities, including: Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks) Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and bloodborne virus screening Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives Acting as pharmacy second checker and assisting with medication rounds Working collaboratively with nurses, GPs, and wider healthcare professionals 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. What Were Looking For: Previous care experience (community, hospital, or similar healthcare setting) Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care Clinical skills such as bloods (venepuncture) are desirable but not essential A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care Ability to work effectively in a secure and fastpaced 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 right opportunity for you. Details Date posted 11 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,557 to £29,723 a year £25,557 - £29,723 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 15513 Job locations Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane Leyland Lancashire PR26 8NE United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Garth. HMP Garth is a high security Category B male prison, housing around 792 men serving long term and indeterminate sentences. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eleven wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services This is a rewarding opportunity to work within primary care , while gaining exposure to a wider multidisciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment. This is a great role in which you really can make a difference