Long Term Conditions Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Long Term Conditions Nurse to join their Primary Care team at a prison in Greater London. This full-time role involves identifying health needs of prisoners, facilitating care arrangements, and ensuring collaboration among health providers. Candidates must be NMC-registered, with experience in long-term conditions and knowledge of health care models in the justice system. Extensive training and development opportunities are provided, alongside a competitive salary of up to £55,086 per annum.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Support for career development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• NMC-registered Adult Nurse.
• Experience assessing complex health and social care needs.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Responsibilities

• Identify immediate health needs of prisoners.
• Facilitate collaboration across agencies.
• Deliver continuity of care across health sectors.
• Improve MDT working within healthcare teams.

Skills

NMC-registration

Experience in Long Term Conditions

Knowledge of health and social care models

Education

Post-graduate experience or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are looking for a Long Term Conditions Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton, a Category C Prison located in the London Borough of Lambeth. With numerous training and development pathways, free parking on site and excellent links to central London, HMP Brixton offers a rewarding and dynamic working environment.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Hours

Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:00

Salary

This is a full‑time position; 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

Main duties of the job

As a Long Term Conditions Nurse you will:

• Identify immediate health needs, including any external services or prescribing requirements that prisoners may have received before remand or repatriation onto a wing.
• Facilitate arrangements between agencies involved in delivering a complex care package to ensure effective collaboration and stability for the patient in delivery of that care.
• Deliver continuity of care across health and social care agencies from courts, to custody and the community while improving communication.
• Inspire continuous improvement of MDT working across HMP and healthcare teams.

Benefits and development

If you are interested in career development, we offer extensive internal and external options for learning and progression. We also provide:

• 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 delivers NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments across 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values: treat patients and each other with respect, act with integrity, embrace diversity and strive to do things better together.

Requirements

• NMC‑registered Adult Nurse
• Post‑graduate experience in Long Term Conditions or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of health and social care models across the criminal justice system
• Experience assessing the needs of and working with individuals with complex health and social care needs
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is desirable but not essential

Other requirements

Applicants must have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

UK registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For further information see the NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Practice Plus Group
Jebb Ave, Brixton, London, Greater London, SW2 5XF
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/