Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)
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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Healthcare Assistant (Part Time)
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Kirkham.
HMP Kirkham is a Category D / Open prison for males in Kirkham, Lancashire. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! Salary £21,808.64 - £25,363.63 per annum - actual salary based on 32 hours per week
Hours
This position is part time working 32 hours per week, 4 x 8 hour shifts per week.
Shifts are: Weekdays - 8am - 4:30pm / 10:30am - 7pm Weekends and Bank Holidays - 8am - 12pm Around 1 in 3 weekends, and both days are worked. When working a weekend, you will work 3 weekday shifts. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.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
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Main duties of the job
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 bloodborne 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 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 they 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.
What Were Looking For:
- This is a clinical role, so ideally you will 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 fastpaced environment
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21,808.64 to £25,363.63 a year £21,808.64 - £25,363.63 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
15491-1
Job locations
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Kirkham.
HMP Kirkham is a Category D / Open prison for males in Kirkham, Lancashire. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! Salary £21,808.64 - £25,363.63 per annum - actual salary based on 32 hours per week
Hours
This position is part time working 32 hours per week, 4 x 8 hour shifts per week.
Shifts are: Weekdays - 8am - 4:30pm / 10:30am - 7pm Weekends and Bank Holidays - 8am - 12pm Around 1 in 3 weekends, and both days are worked. When working a weekend, you will work 3 weekday shifts. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.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
#LI-AB1Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Kirkham.
HMP Kirkham is a Category D / Open prison for males in Kirkham, Lancashire. This role sits within our Primary Care team, where you will support with clinics, work with pharmacy and respond to emergency situations - no 2 days are ever the same! Salary £21,808.64 - £25,363.63 per annum - actual salary based on 32 hours per week
Hours
This position is part time working 32 hours per week, 4 x 8 hour shifts per week.
Shifts are: Weekdays - 8am - 4:30pm / 10:30am - 7pm Weekends and Bank Holidays - 8am - 12pm Around 1 in 3 weekends, and both days are worked. When working a weekend, you will work 3 weekday shifts. Shifts are worked on a rotational basis.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
#LI-AB1
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
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 Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Tom Medcalf
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£21,808.64 to £25,363.63 a year £21,808.64 - £25,363.63 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
15491-1
Job locations
HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd
Kirkham
Preston
PR4 2RN
United Kingdom
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