Night Inpatient Nurse

Practice Plus Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Night Inpatient Nurse for HMP Brixton, focusing on mental health and substance misuse. You will work with a multi-disciplinary team, providing nurse-led care and contributing to patient wellness. Full-time shifts available with a salary up to £53,134 per annum. Ideal for candidates with a compassionate approach and relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working is highly beneficial.
• Understanding of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led clinics to the patient group.
• Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to prevent hospital admissions.

Skills

Registered mental health nurse (Adult)

Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Understanding of clinical governance

Education

Current professional qualification (NMC)

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Overview

Night Inpatient Nurse opportunity at HMP Brixton, a Category B Remand Prison since April 2025. Focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Night shifts run from 20:00 to 08:00. Shifts rotated between weekdays and weekends.

Salary

Up to £53,134 per annum, depending on experience.

How we will 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

Important 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.

Main duties of the job

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions
• Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, respond to emergencies, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
• Deliver nurse-led clinics to your patient group with support from a multi-disciplinary team
• Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision: provide outstanding evidence-based care, seek feedback, and ensure care is personalised and informed by what matters to patients
• Deliver non-judgemental care in line with our Health in Justice competency framework

If you are interested in career development, we offer internal and external options for development and learning.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 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 patient needs first.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• Treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Strive to do things better together

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

• Registered mental health 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
• Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards

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

Secure environments are challenging and rewarding for healthcare professionals. If you are looking to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new daily in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Due to the recent recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for a Night Inpatient Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton.

HMP Brixton is now a Category B male prison since April 2025 housing men on remand. Our patients’ needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours

Full time, 37.5 hours per week. Night shifts run from 20:00 to 08:00. Shifts will be rotated between weekdays and weekends.

Salary

Up to £53,134 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.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be necessary.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: Jebb Ave, Brixton, London, SW2 5XF

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/