Healthcare Assistant

Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state of the art design and facilities offer a secure environment to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates HMP Fosse Way is a busy male prison with a capacity for up to 1900 inmates. The site offers free parking and an on site gym. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the wider healthcare team. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week The service runs over a 24 hour period. Working 3 shifts per week however on 8th week you will do 4 shifts to make 37.5 hours per week. 1 in 3 weekends. 0700 - 2000 / 1 in 3 weekends. No routine night shifts but may need to cover at times when asked. 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 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 Colleagues working at HMP Fosse Way have the added benefits of free parking, free lunches and a free gym membership 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 Experience within a healthcare assistant role, ideally within a hospital, community or prison environment 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 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 18 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,557 to £29,723 a year Up to £29,723 per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 14996-6 Job locations 1 Tigers Road Glen Parva Wigston LE18 4WS United Kingdom Job description Job responsibilities UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE HMP Fosse Way opened in May 2023. Its state of the art design and facilities offer a secure environment to provide skills and qualifications to the men, enabling them to secure meaningful employment on release with the aim of reducing reoffending rates HMP Fosse Way is a busy male prison with a capacity for up to 1900 inmates. The site offers free parking and an on site gym. We are recruiting for Healthcare Assistants to support the wider healthcare team. Salary This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week The service runs over a 24 hour period. Working 3 shifts per week however on 8th week you will do 4 shifts to make 37.5 hours per week. 1 in 3 weekends. 0700 - 2000 / 1 in 3 weekends. No routine night shifts but may need to cover at times when asked. How will we support you? Bespoke induction, including our Intro