Early Days in Custody Nurse

Practice Plus Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an Early Days in Custody Nurse for a prison in London. Responsibilities include assessing patients, ensuring a safe transfer to hospitals, and providing continuous healthcare. The ideal candidate will be a qualified nurse with current NMC registration and excellent communication skills. Full-time contract offering up to £55,086 per annum. Support for professional development provided.

Benefits

Bespoke induction and training

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Free onsite parking

Access to the staff gym

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a legal right to work in the UK.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Experience in hospital, community, or prison environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and carry out relevant clinical investigations.
• Arrange follow-up appointments and provide advice.
• Clinically evaluate and ensure safe transfer of patients to hospitals.

Skills

Registered nurse - Adult

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Education

Current professional qualification (NMC)

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Job Location

Hammersmith and Fulham, London, Greater London, England, W12

Job Details

Pay: Up to £55,086 per annum - Depending on Experience

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Role: Other Qualified Professional

Posted: 4 Oct 2025

Closes: 2 Nov 2025

Job Description

About The Role
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Nurse to join our Early Days in Custody team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in London.

In this role you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without having to compromise on efficiency and quality.

Hours

The site currently offers a 24-hour service

Days: 07:30 - 19:45

Predominately working days, night shifts will be required to cover sickness and annual leave.
An expectation to work a maximum of 2 weekends per month is also required.

Salary

This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to £55,086 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 an Early Days in Custody Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Assess patients and carry out relevant clinical investigations on arrival.
• Arrange follow-up appointments for them whilst offering advice and giving information.
• Clinically evaluate and ensure the safe transfer of patients to acute hospitals if needed, as well as ensuring that plans of care are understood by the patient and the prison as appropriate.
• Support in undertaking audits and governance.

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
• • Free onsite parking
  • Access to the staff gym

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.

Requirements

• Registered nurse - Adult
• Current professional qualification (NMC)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills

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