Healthcare Support Worker

We have an exciting opportunity for a number of Healthcare Support Workers to join the primary care team at HMP Altcourse.

This position is full time working 37.5 hours per week. We run healthcare 24/7, so shifts are varied.

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

Running and supporting healthcare clinics (bloods, observations, ECGs, NHS Health Checks)

Working in reception (Early Days in Custody), carrying out basic health assessments and blood‑borne 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 doesn’t 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

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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

This is a clinical role, so it is essential that you have experience in at least some of the following: Bloods (phlebotomy/venepuncture), ECGs, NEWS2, Health Checks, Physical Observations (obs), Wound Care etc

Experience of working within a clinical setting, such as a hospital (A&E would be a bonus) or a prison / secure setting

Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care

Ability to work effectively in a secure and fast‑paced environment

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re 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.