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Cherwell Social Care

Healthcare AssistantNHS

Bicester, OX25 1PZ Permanent £27,543 to £31,789
Posted 10 September 2026 Closing date 18 September 2026
Bicester Village Rail Station (3.9 miles, direct) Wallingford (Cholsey & Wallingford Railway) (17.4 miles, direct) Gloucester Green Bus Station (9.7 miles, direct)

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 team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment across primary care, mental health and substance misuse including emergency response, working on the wings, clinics, health promotion, and more!    Hours: This is a full time role, an average of 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Potential shift patterns are; 0730 - 1730 / 0730 - 1930 / 1930 - 0730 (you must be prepared to work any of these shifts on rata basis).   Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £31,789 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

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Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Support the registered nurse in implementing an agreed plan of care in association with the patient and in accordance with instructions and training received whilst promoting safe patient care
  • Be willing to develop and apply new skills to maintain and enhance clinical service delivery.

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:

  • Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
  • Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
  • 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the team at HMP Bullingdon - a Category B male remand and resettlement prison near Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the team, and work in a varied environment across primary care, mental health and substance misuse including emergency response, working on the wings, clinics, health promotion, and more!    Hours: This is a full time role, an average of 37.5 hours per week, working a variety of shifts between Monday and Sunday. Potential shift patterns are; 0730 - 1730 / 0730 - 1930 / 1930 - 0730 (you must be prepared to work any of these shifts on rata basis).   Salary: This position is full time , youll receive an annual salary of up to £31,789 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

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

Qualifications required

  • NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent in Health and Social Care
  • A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good IT skills and IT literacy
  • Ability to work within a busy environment
  • Ability to work unsupervised whilst following policy and procedures

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment

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 opportunity for you.

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