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 Garth, a high security Category B male prison located in Leyland. HMP Garth has capacity of around 792, and houses men serving long term and indeterminate sentences.
In this crucial role, you will work within the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT), made up of primary care, substance misuse and mental health. Although your focus will be primary care, you will gain experience across all pathways. 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! You will be fully supported and learn skills to grow your career!Hours
This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis. The rota is:
Week 1 - Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2 - Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Shifts are 07:30 - 19:45 We have an 8 week rota, and 2 of those weeks are night shifts, working the same as above, but 19:45 - 07:30.Salary
You will receive an annual salary of between £25,557 - £29,723 per annum depending on experience.
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:
- Run and support clinics on the wings and in healthcare! Clinics are a crucial part of our service, and include bloods, ECGs, wound care, health promotion and NHS Health Checks
- Support the nurses on duty with all aspects of care
- Second sign in pharmacy and support pharmacy staff as needed, including on medication rounds
- Respond to emergencies as needed alongside the nurse on duty
- Although working mainly in primary care, you will also gain experience in mental health and substance misuse
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:- Hold a Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
- Have experience within a care setting - we would love to hear from you if you have experience in the community, care home, hospitals etc
- Any clinical experience would be a bonus - venepuncture, wound care, observations 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
20 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,557 to £29,723 a year £25,557 - £29,723 per annum depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
14308
Job locations
Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR26 8NE
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane
Leyland
Lancashire
PR26 8NE
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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