Healthcare Assistant

Job Advert Skip to main content Cookies on NHS Jobs We've put some small files called cookies on your device to help us make improvements to our site. To improve our site we'd also like to use cookies which will send information to Google Analytics. You can read more about our cookies before you choose. Accept analytics cookies Do not accept analytics cookies Jobs Menu Sign in Create an account English Cymraeg Menu Close menu Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) Search Sign in Create an account Display in Welsh (Cymraeg) BETA Your feedback will help us to improve this service. Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Healthcare Assistant The closing date is 23 October 2026 Apply for this job Job summary UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the primary care team at HMP Pentonville. HMP Pentonville is a Category B prison in London, with capacity of 1100 males. HMP Pentonville are recruiting for a Healthcare Assistant to support the wider healthcare team. You will be required to undertake observations, take bloods and care for patients.    We offer a challenging, yet rewarding to learn and grow your career in healthcare, where you will be fully supported, and no two days are ever the same! Hours This position is full time time working 37.5 hours per week. 4 x shifts per week 0730 - 1730 Mix of weekdays and weekends Salary Up to £32,134 - Depending on experience. 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 Main 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 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 Certif