Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)

About The Role

Healthcare Assistant (Substance Misuse) – HMP Altcourse (20 hours per week)

Salary \- £13,630\.40 \- £15,852\.27 per annum

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for a Part Time Healthcare Assistant to join the Substance Misuse team here at HMP Altcourse. This role is offered on a part time basis, working 20 hours per week. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within substance misuse, while gaining exposure to a wider multi‑disciplinary team in a unique and supportive healthcare environment.

Healthcare Assistants play a vital role in delivering safe, effective care and supporting each patient’s health journey.

What You’ll Be Doing

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 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

• 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

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in England, accommodating approximately 1,160 adult males with an average stay of 10 weeks. Practice Plus Group provides primary care and substance misuse services across eight wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Working Pattern

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours, such as evenings, weekends, and night shifts where applicable.

Important Information

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK


• All offers of employment are subject to enhanced vetting and security checks due to the nature of the role

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