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About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic to join our Unscheduled care team at HMP Garth  
HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.
The Paramedic will be based within the Healthcare department however you will also be required to work on the prison wings, you will be responsible for the emergency radio and required to do consultations. 
 
You will mainly be based in the Healthcare Department however wing work will also be required as and when. 
HMP Garth Offers:

Onsite parking
Access to onsite gym
Careers and development opportunitiesHours: 

Monday - Friday Sunday service - 37.5 hours per week  
Two week shift pattern 
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday 7:30am - 7.45pm
Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 7:30am - 7.45pmSalary
This position is permanent and you will receive an annual salary up to £42,094 - £47,466 per annum 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

What you'll be doing
As a Paramedic, your responsibilities will vary. You will
Provide outstanding evidence based case to our patients seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them - focussing on emergency and unplanned care to patients with both primary care and acute care needs.
Deliver non-judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
Playing an active part in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient’s care following our policies, procedures and always considering safeguarding. 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 doesn’t 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

What we’ll look for in you
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We’re the UK’s 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 Group’s 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 togetherWe 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.

Qualified Paramedic
Current professional registration (HCPC)
Proven post-registration ambulance experience
Evidence of continued professional development
A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
Proven experience in either: Accident & Emergency, Primary Care environments or Minor injuries / illnessAlthough 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 you’re 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 right opportunity for you