Healthcare Assistant


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£27,543 - £31,789
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newport, PO30 5RS
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	28 Aug 2026

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Summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have a fantastic opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the healthcare team at HMP Isle of Wight based just outside Newport. HMP Isle of Wight is a category B high security male prison set across 2 sites Albany and Pankhurst. 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. Healthcare operates 24/7 so will need to be flexible as shifts will be on a rota basis covering days, nights, weekends and bank holidays. Likely to be working two weekends per month 11.5 hours 0730 - 2000 or 1930 - 0800 9.5 hours - 0730 - 1730 Weekends - 0800 - 1730 Salary 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

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