Overview

Bank Healthcare Support Worker opportunity at HMP Garth, a Category B male prison near Preston. HMP Garth has a capacity of around 840 and houses inmates serving sentences of 4 years or more. This bank role offers flexible hours to cover sickness and annual leave. The role is clinical and requires competence in Venepuncture, ECGs, NEWS2, etc.Hours and pay

Hours: Bank role with flexible hoursSalary: £15.25 per hourHow we support you

Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice trainingCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesLearning Management System to address learning needsSupport from the wider teamMain duties

Ensure continuity of care for all patients and deliver outstanding care at all timesCarry out bloods, observations, ECGs, etc.Work across all areas of care including inpatients, clinics, primary care, health promotion, and bloodsRespond to emergency situations as neededWork holistically with patients and other healthcare staff, including nurses, nursing associates, pharmacy, etc.Deliver personalised, non-judgemental care based on patient feedbackContribute to and implement care packages, assist with health promotion, wellbeing and clinicsQualifications and experience

Hold an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent work experienceExperience in Venepuncture, ECGs, NEWS2, etc.Experience in a healthcare environment (hospital, prison or community)Vehicle ownership would be beneficial (not essential)Requirements

Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK; offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.About Practice Plus Group

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK''s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first.Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: treating patients and each other as we would like to be treated; acting with integrity; embracing diversity; and striving to do things better together.Employer details

Employer: Practice Plus GroupAddress: Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 8NEJob specifics

Location: Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire PR26 8NEContract: BankDuration: 1 yearWorking pattern: Flexible workingReference number: 12565Date posted: 01 September 2025Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS disclosure.

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