Healthcare Assistant – HMP Chelmsford

Company: NHS
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Location: Chelmsford
Job Description:

Job Description

As a Healthcare Assistant based at HMP Chelmsford your days will be rewarding and varied. Your responsibilities will include providing high quality patient care under the guidance of qualified nurses and therapists, setting up and preparing clinics, and supporting patients attending clinics.

As part of our commitment to lifelong learning we offer the Care Certificate to all unregistered health care professionals. This is the start of your education and training with us and forms part of a robust induction programme giving you the fundamental evidence‑based training to support you in your role with us.

You will also have the opportunity to build and develop your skills and knowledge through the Trainee Nursing Associate programme and qualify as an NMC registered Nursing Associate. Healthcare staff will not be expected to be responsible for or involved with prisoners’ restraints.

Recruitment and Work Pattern

The role will include 12.5 hour shift work on a rotary pattern with flexible work days, including night work every other weekend with night and weekend enhancements topping up the stated salary.

Shifts are between 8 am and 8 pm.

Person Specification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and will require a DBS check.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026