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Healthcare Assistant

Join our dedicated healthcare team at HMP Norwich as a Healthcare Assistant. You will support the delivery of high‑quality patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, helping to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.

You will work 11.75‑hour shifts (10.75 paid hours plus a 1‑hour unpaid break) on a rotating rota that includes night shifts and alternate weekends. Day shifts run from 7:00am to 6:45pm, with a typical schedule of three shifts one week and four the next, giving regular days off each month.

• Starting salary of £24,486 with group pension access
• Free tea, coffee and milk at base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub for discounts on everyday purchases, cashback and voucher offers
• Access to earned wages as you earn them to cover emergencies
• Online and face‑to‑face support for mental and physical wellbeing, including health recipes, activity challenges, post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life‑management help, career coaching and counselling
• eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development
• Open, just culture encouraging ideas to improve service delivery, backed by funding for innovation

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care in line with agreed clinical standards.
• Participate in assessing patient needs and support the delivery of holistic care programmes.
• Assist with medicines management tasks after training, including safe storage, ordering, transport and supervised administration of medication.
• Support clinics by preparing clinical spaces, assisting senior staff, and ensuring smooth patient flow.
• Undertake delegated clinical interventions and maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records.
• Promote patient health, wellbeing, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Work closely with senior team members to manage workload and respond to changing clinical priorities.
• Support clerical and administrative duties to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Collaborate with other professionals, internal teams and external agencies involved in patient care.

• Positive, resilient and motivated individual passionate about delivering excellent patient care.
• Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office, and willing to work flexibly across rotating shifts that include nights and alternate weekends.
• Team player who shares values of compassion, respect and dignity, and is committed to high standards of care.
• A student or recent graduate ready for training, or someone with prior healthcare experience seeking a new challenge.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of people. We are a Disability Confident company and make reasonable adjustments to ensure an inclusive workplace.

HCRG Care Group is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to join our team at HMP Norwich. You will support the delivery of high-quality patient care within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to safe, effective and compassionate services.

You will work 11.75-hour shifts on a rotating rota that includes nights and alternate weekends, with a typical pattern of three or four shifts per week and regular days off each month. Starting salary is £24,486 with pension access and wellbeing resources.

Healthcare Assistant, Norwich, Norfolk

We do not hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to consider applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK, either currently or in the future.

• Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Norwich, NR9
• Pay Rate: £14.50 - £16.50
• Shifts: Part Time | Days | 2-3 shifts per week | 4pm-8:30pm

At Apollo Home Healthcare, we provide high-quality, person-centred care to people in the comfort of their own homes. Every individual we support has unique needs – we tailor every care package to them, building a compassionate and skilled team around their requirements.

We live and work by the 6 Cs: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, Commitment – and we’re looking for people who share those values.

We are looking for a fun, bubbly Healthcare Assistant to support a lovely little boy in his family home. He enjoys light therapy, watching Mr Tumble and Hey Duggee, and loves it when people sing nursery rhymes with him.

As part of his dedicated care team, you will provide 1:1 day care. During your shifts, you will support him in accessing activities, while monitoring his clinical observations and needs. You will also engage with him through play and interaction, offering reassurance and affection so he feels safe, comfortable, and settled at all times.

Epilepsy experience is preferred however; this is not essential.

Please note: due to the nature of our vacancies, our clients have the right to request either female or male staff. Our client has specifically requested female care staff to join their team.

“This isn't just a job – it’s your opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s life.”

• 3 months’ care experience
• Confidence with medication, personal care, moving and handling
• Clear communication skills
• Driving licence with access to a vehicle

• Competitive hourly pay with enhancements for nights and weekends
• Regular confirmed rotas and flexible scheduling
• Reward and recognition programme
• Supportive management and 24/7 on-call support
• Opportunity to grow within a values-led, national care provider

Our funded training, including clinical skills, comes at no cost to you, though attendance is unpaid.

To apply, please submit your CV through this job board if you are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and meet the requirements outlined above.

For more information about this role or our recruitment process, please visit our website. We look forward to welcoming you to the Apollo Home Healthcare team.

Apollo Home Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, advertising numerous vacancies on behalf of our clients and these specific requirements do not reflect the views of our organisation.

We're recruiting a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join a community-based charity supporting adults affected by drug and alcohol use.

Contract: 3-6 months ongoing

Working: 30 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out physical health checks and screenings
• Support blood testing, ECGs, vaccinations, and toxicology testing (training provided where required)
• Deliver harm reduction advice, including needle exchange and naloxone support
• Assist with community alcohol and opioid detox programmes
• Promote health, wellbeing, and recovery through one-to-one support
• Work closely with nurses and partner agencies to deliver person-centred care
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or within a health, social care, or substance misuse setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate, non-judgemental approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Care Certificate or relevant healthcare qualification is desirable but not essential

HMP Norwich is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join a nurse-led team delivering 24/7 care. The role involves preparing clinical areas, supporting patient clinics, and assisting with healthcare activities within a secure environment.

You’ll complete the Care Certificate during a comprehensive induction and work with nurses, therapists and other professionals to ensure safe, compassionate care and high patient wellbeing.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most. Join our dedicated healthcare team at HMP Norwich as a Healthcare Assistant, where every day offers variety, purpose, and the opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives. Working within a secure environment, you will support the delivery of high-quality patient care as part of a multidisciplinary team, collaborating with nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. Your responsibilities will include preparing clinical areas, supporting patients attending clinics, assisting with healthcare activities, and helping to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care. We are committed to supporting your development from day one, and as part of a comprehensive induction programme you will complete the Care Certificate to build the skills, confidence and clinical knowledge needed to succeed in the role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a nurse‑led service providing 24/7 healthcare, where patient safety, dignity, and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.

You will work 11.75‑hour shifts (10.75 paid hours and a 1‑hour unpaid break) on a rotating rota across the week, including night shifts and alternate weekends. Day shifts typically run between 7:00 a.m. and 6:45 p.m., and full‑time hours are usually worked on a pattern of three shifts the week and four the next, providing regular days off throughout the month.

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care in line with agreed clinical standards.
• Participate in assessing patient needs and support the delivery of holistic care programmes.
• Assist with medicines management tasks following appropriate training, including safe storage, ordering, transporting and supervised administration of medication.
• Support clinics by preparing clinical spaces, assisting senior staff, and ensuring smooth patient flow.
• Undertake delegated clinical interventions and maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records.
• Promote patient health, wellbeing, privacy and dignity at all times.
• Work closely with senior team members to manage your workload and respond to changing clinical priorities.
• Support clerical and administrative duties to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Collaborate with other professionals, internal teams and external agencies involved in patient care.

• A starting salary of £24,486 with access to our group pension.
• Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location.
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases such as grocery shopping, cashback and voucher offers.
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover emergency expenses and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates.
• Online and face‑to‑face support for your mental and physical wellbeing, including healthy recipes, activity challenges, post‑trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well as career coaching and counselling.
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and opportunities for continuing professional development through our outstanding learning and development team, The Learning Enterprise.
• An open, just culture where you're encouraged to have and implement ideas that help us deliver our purpose of changing lives through transforming health and care backed up by at least £100,000 of ring‑fenced innovation funding each year.

We're looking for a positive, resilient and motivated individual passionate about delivering excellent patient care in a unique and rewarding healthcare environment. Whether you're starting your healthcare career or looking for a new challenge, we’ll provide the training and support you need to succeed. You'll be comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications, and able to work flexibly across a rotating shift pattern that includes nights and alternate weekends. Above all, you’ll be a team player who shares our values of compassion, respect, and dignity, and who is committed to delivering healthcare to the same high standards expected in any community setting.

Established in 2006, HCRG Care Group is one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. We work closely with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. We’re a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work‑environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.

Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications; ability to work flexibly across a rotating shift pattern that includes nights and alternate weekends; team player who shares values of compassion, respect and dignity, and is committed to delivering healthcare to high standards.

• Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work flexibly across a rotating shift pattern that includes nights and alternate weekends. Team player who shares values of compassion, respect, and dignity, and is committed to delivering healthcare to high standards.

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.

Safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of the utmost importance so we have policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices and everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

Finally, we need to let you know that the company you’ll work for is part of HCRG Care Group Holdings Limited and by applying for this job you will need to process and hold information about you. If you would like to know a little more about how we use your information, please see our website's privacy policy.

HCRG Care Group is recruiting a Clinical Substance Misuse Service Healthcare Assistant to support care delivery at HMP Norwich. You will contribute to patient care under supervision, assist with frontline duties and help maintain a safe, respectful environment.

We offer competitive salary with weekend enhancements, flexible working, access to staff benefits and a commitment to development through our Learning and Development team.

• Source, screen, and interview international healthcare professionals for positions within the **UK**.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, including visa application support, compliance checks, and offer management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with overseas healthcare professionals and UK-based healthcare employers.
• Stay updated on international recruitment regulations, visa processes, and healthcare sector requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify talent pools and understand global healthcare staffing needs.
• Achieve and exceed placement targets while ensuring a high-quality candidate and client experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and integration of international staff.

• Previous experience in recruitment, with a specific interest or experience in international recruitment and/or the healthcare sector.
• Understanding of international recruitment processes, including visa and compliance requirements, is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, cross-cultural awareness, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex recruitment processes simultaneously.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with recruitment software and databases.
• A results-driven and resilient attitude.
• Must have the right to work in the **UK**.

• Competitive salary with a rewarding commission structure.
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding sector with international reach.
• Comprehensive training on international recruitment and healthcare markets.
• Career development opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• Supportive team environment in **Norwich**.
• Pension scheme.

Main duties of the job

An Associate Practitioner Healthcare Scientist is required to perform a range of analyses in the NNUH Blood Sciences Laboratory covering Haematology / Transfusion.

• Be responsible for the preparation of reagents and complex automated analyzers for treatment, investigations or procedures as directed by departmental procedures under the guidance of an HCPC registered BMS.
• Receive large volumes of samples, check and examine electronic and paper requests, accurately select test profiles according to specimen type, clinical details and collection conditions and transfer requests on to the laboratory information system.
• Perform a range of simple tests, assays and operate complex automated instruments, if appropriate, following standard operational procedures and validate according to departmental policy, with minimal guidance.
• Separate and prepare specimens for referral by post to external laboratories.
• Act as a role model to others and consistently demonstrate NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

Essential and desirable criteria are summarized below.

• Foundation degree or Certificate of Achievement Part 2
• Basic understanding of good laboratory practice and health and safety.

• Ability to use laboratory equipment ranging from manual pipettes to microscopes.
• Ability to perform a range of tests appropriate to the post.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team under supervision.

• Experience using a laboratory information management system.
• Significant experience in Pathology.
• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence.
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a submission for Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required to verify the absence of any relevant criminal convictions.