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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 03 November 2026
Job summary
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Onley, a category C prison located in Warwickshire.
HMP Onley is a Category C male prison with a capacity for 710 males but soon to increase due to expansion. We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare team. There is free parking on site. Start dates expected March 2027 once clearance and vetting complete.Hours
4 week rolling rota - 37.5 hours a week 1 weekend in 3 0700 - 19.30 - Monday - Friday shifts 0800 - 18.30 - Weekend Shifts SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum
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-NB1Main duties of the job
As our new Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. Some of your duties will include:
- Deliver exceptional care to patients, both in the healthcare department and on the wings
- Facilitate clinics, including bloods, observations (obs), ECGs, NHS Health checks etc
- Be involved in the implementation of clinical care packages
- Support the nursing team with all aspects of care
- Act as a second checker in pharmacy as required
- Support receptions (new patients entering the prison) and assist with triaging new patients
- You will primarily be working within the primary care team.
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 (training provided if you do not have this).
- 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
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,556 to £29,723 a year Up to £29,723 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15740-1
Job locations
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Onley, a category C prison located in Warwickshire.
HMP Onley is a Category C male prison with a capacity for 710 males but soon to increase due to expansion. We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare team. There is free parking on site. Start dates expected March 2027 once clearance and vetting complete.Hours
4 week rolling rota - 37.5 hours a week 1 weekend in 3 0700 - 19.30 - Monday - Friday shifts 0800 - 18.30 - Weekend Shifts SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum
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 Job description
Job responsibilities
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our Primary Care team at HMP Onley, a category C prison located in Warwickshire.
HMP Onley is a Category C male prison with a capacity for 710 males but soon to increase due to expansion. We are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare team. There is free parking on site. Start dates expected March 2027 once clearance and vetting complete.Hours
4 week rolling rota - 37.5 hours a week 1 weekend in 3 0700 - 19.30 - Monday - Friday shifts 0800 - 18.30 - Weekend Shifts SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £29,723 per annum
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
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Natasha Bryant
07436809610
Details
Date posted
27 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,556 to £29,723 a year Up to £29,723 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15740-1
Job locations
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
United Kingdom
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