Paramedic / Nurse

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 2,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a Paramedic/Nurse to join their Primary Care team at HMP Brixton. This exciting opportunity focuses on delivering evidence-based care for a diverse patient population, particularly addressing mental health and substance misuse. The role requires a qualified Paramedic with current HCPC registration and proven experience in emergency settings. The position offers competitive pay and a supportive environment with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Learning management system

Qualifications

• Current professional registration with HCPC.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Proven experience in Minor injuries/illness environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care focusing on emergency and unplanned care.
• Deliver non-judgmental care while building therapeutic relationships.
• Participate in the assessment, planning, and evaluation of patient care.

Skills

Qualified Paramedic

Compassionate approach

Post-registration ambulance experience

Experience in Accident & Emergency

Experience in Primary Care

Job description

Job summary

Due to the recent recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, HMP Brixton – a Category B male prison since April 2025 – offers an exciting opportunity for a Paramedic/Nurse to join our Primary Care team. Patients’ needs will vary greatly, with a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody.

Hours

37.5 hours a week (3 long days a week).

Salary

£28.12 an hour

How we support you

• Bespoke induction, including an Introducing Health in Justice training course.
• Competency framework.
• Regional and national career development opportunities.
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.

Main duties of the job

• Provide evidence‑based care, listening to and acting on patient feedback, focusing on emergency and unplanned care for both primary and acute care needs.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care, building therapeutic relationships and promoting professional boundaries.
• Play an active part in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patients’ care following policies, procedures and safeguarding considerations.

Person specification

Essential qualifications

• Qualified Paramedic.
• Current professional registration (HCPC).
• Proven post‑registration ambulance experience.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
• Proven experience in Accident & Emergency, Primary Care or Minor injuries/illness environments.

Desirable qualifications

• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Experience

Essential

• As seen in person specification.

Desirable

• As seen in person specification.

Additional criteria

Essential

• As seen in person specification.

Desirable

• As seen in person specification.

Disclosure and Barring Service check

The role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check is required.

UK registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information see 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/

Candidate requirements

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK and will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Additional salary information

Depending on experience – up to £55,086.