Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 27 February 2026
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 team at HMP Kirkham, a Category D / open prison for males with capacity of around 700. HMP Kirkham is a unique environment, with stunning grounds and lots to offer both staff and patients, including our brand new, state of the art gym.
This role sits within our Primary Care team, although you may also assist the mental health and substance misuse teams.
Hours
This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. You will work various shifts between the following days / hours:
Monday - Thursday - 8am - 7pm Friday - 8am - 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday - 8am - 12pm Weekend work is around 1 full weekend per month.
Salary
You will receive an annual salary of between £25,557 - £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-AB1Main duties of the job
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
- Deliver exceptional care to patients in the healthcare department alongside the nursing team
- Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages, phlebotomy and assessment, treatment and the evaluation of patients care
- Support clinics, including bloods, ECGs, obs, weight etc
- Carry out NHS Health checks
- Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
- Assist with the ordering of supplies and equipment, restocking and stock management
- You will primarily be working within the primary care team, although may be required to carry out duties in the substance misuse or mental health teams
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
- Have experience within phlebotomy - this is highly desirable!
- Have experience in a clinical care setting previously - ideally from a hospital or prison setting
- Have clinical experience - venepuncture, ECGs etc
- 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
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,557 to £25,557 a year £25,557 - £29,723 per annum depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13984
Job locations
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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