Healthcare Assistant

About The Role

Healthcare Assistant – HMP Millsike

Salary - up to £29,723 per annum

Our team is expanding, and we are looking for several Healthcare Assistants to join our growing service at HMP Millsike. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within primary care, 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

What We’re Looking For

• Previous care experience (community, hospital, or similar healthcare setting)
• Care Certificate and/or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Clinical skills such as bloods (venepuncture) are desirable but not essential
• A resilient, proactive, and enthusiastic approach to patient care
• Ability to work effectively in a secure and fast‑paced environment

About HMP Millsike

HMP Millsike is a new, state of the art prison, with capacity of up to 1500 males. We are a Category C resettlement prison located in Full Sutton. Practice Plus Group provides primary care, mental health and substance misuse services across the wings, clinic areas, inpatient facilities, and reception services.

Working Pattern

Please note, this role requires flexibility and will include unsociable hours. Shifts are 07:30 - 20:00 on weekdays, and 08:15 - 18:00 on weekends. You will work alternate weekends, but there are no night shifts!