Nurse - RGN - HMP Peterborough

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an RGN Nurse to join the Primary Care Team at HMP Peterborough. The role involves providing research-based, high-quality care to prisoners, overseeing healthcare services, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates must demonstrate leadership skills, effective communication, and possess a valid NMC registration as an RGN. Experience in acute nursing and a strong interest in working with the prison population are essential. Offers a unique opportunity in a dual-purpose prison setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality care to patients in HMP Peterborough.
• Respond to emergencies and triage patients.
• Oversee day-to-day healthcare services.
• Supervise and support junior staff/students.
• Participate in audits and research as needed.

Skills

Caring attitude

Good communication skills

Leadership qualities

Compassion

Organizational skills

Education

NMC registration as an RGN

Experience in acute nursing

Evidence of leadership skills

Non-medical prescriber

Job description

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Nurse - RGN - HMP Peterborough

Closing date 06 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at HMP Peterborough in the Primary Care Team. We are looking for an individual who possess a caring, positive attitude and is dedicated and conscientious. Good communication abilities, compassion and organisational skills are paramount. The candidates will have the ability to lead by example and work well in a team. A strong interest in working with prisoners is essential.

HMP Peterborough is a local Category B prison. It is England's only dual purpose-built prison for men and women, including a mother and baby unit, who are kept separate at all times. The prison is located in the city of Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, and accommodates up to 360 female and 868 adult male prisoners.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to patients in HMP Peterborough in accordance with local and national policies.

The post holder will undertake various duties within HMP Peterborough, including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening patients in reception and on the wings, triaging patients and holding nurse led clinics.

The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff through their own and attitude at all times.

The post holder will oversee the provision of day day healthcare services in the absence of the clinical lead.

The post holder will participate in audits, research and project work as requested.

The post holder will be responsible for supervising and supporting junior staff / students and support their development and education.

The post holder will develop and support the concept of change, contributing ideas whilst demonstrating an awareness of prison issues.

Qualifications

To be considered for this role you will need:

• NMC registration as an RGN
• Experience in acute nursing
• Evidence of leadership skills
• Non-medical prescriber

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust