Integrated Care Nurse

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Integrated Care Nurse to join their Planned Care team in London. This full-time role at HMP Pentonville involves acting as a Physical Health Nurse, assessing and managing the physical needs of inmates. Ideal candidates will have primary care or mental health experience, with a salary ranging from £46,478 to £55,086 per annum. Support for professional development, onsite facilities, and a commitment to compassionate care make this an attractive opportunity.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in primary care, practice nurse, or mental health is desirable.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Understanding the complexities of multi-disciplinary working.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Physical Health Nurse in mental health settings.
• Assess and manage the physical health needs of individuals with mental illness.
• Monitor vital signs and coordinate clinics.

Skills

Primary care experience

Compassionate approach

Understanding of multi-disciplinary working

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Integrated Care Nurse to join our Planned Care team at HMP Pentonville, a category B prison located in London.

HMP Pentonville is a male remand prison with a capacity of 1,200 inmates and is 10 minutes from Kings Cross station.

They have an on‑site staff canteen and gym, and the training and development opportunities are excellent.

Hours

37.5 hours a week, Monday‑Friday 7.30am‑4pm. Some flexibility required.

This is a full‑time position. The annual salary is up to £55,086 per annum, FTE‑based, depending on experience.

How 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; due to the nature of the role, offers will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

As an Integrated Care Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• Act as a Physical Health Nurse in mental health settings, bridging the gap between physical and mental healthcare.
• Assess and manage the physical health needs of individuals with serious mental illness, often collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, evidence‑based care.
• Monitor vital signs, coordinate clinics, support staff training, and promote health awareness to reduce health inequalities and prevent diagnostic oversharing.
• Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening.
• Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse‑led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Provide outstanding evidence‑based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities – both internal and external options for learning and growth.

Benefits

• 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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to unlock your best work life. We stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• We act with integrity
• We strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate, yet driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Primary care experience, practice nurse or mental health experience – desirable
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working
• A non‑judgmental and compassionate approachAlthough not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such, a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be made to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  £46,478 to £55,086 per annum