Physical Health Nurse (Primary Care)

Northamptonshire Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust; Boston; Presencial; GBP 27.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual leave + holidays

NHS Pension

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Inclusive culture

Descripción de la vacante

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is seeking a Band 5 Physical Health Nurse or Nurse Associate to join the NHFT Prison Health Team at HMP North Sea Camp, Boston. You will provide holistic care within a multidisciplinary team, including emergency response, vaccination clinics and nurse-led care, both autonomously and in collaboration with colleagues.

We value compassionate, patient‑centred care, and offer NHS Pension, generous annual leave, wellbeing support and ongoing

Formación

• Registered nurse on the NMC register or Nurse Associate.
• Experience as a nurse following preceptorship is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care.
• Conduct assessments, triage, and risk evaluations.
• Administer medications and maintain records.
• Support audits, governance, and service improvement.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.

Conocimientos

NMC registered nurse

Nurse Associate

Autonomous care

Communication skills

Educación

NMC-registered nurse qualification

Herramientas

SystmOne

Descripción del empleo

Job summary

Are you looking for a new challenge or the opportunity to develop your career pathway then this could be the job that you are looking for. The Physical Care Health Team at HMP North Sea Camp are seeking a dynamic enthusiastic experienced Physical Care Health Nurse / Registered Nurse Associate to join the team. We are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, can work well within a team and autonomously.

NHFT provide healthcare health and wellbeing services within HMP North Sea Camp.

At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we're proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC. We're committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.

Why Join NHFT?

• Annual Leave: 27 days + 8 bank holidays (rising with service)


• NHS Pension Scheme


• Health & Wellbeing Support


• Learning & Development Opportunities


• Inclusive and supportive team culture

Main duties of the job

About the Role

As a Band 5 Physical Health Nurse, you'll work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to residents. You'll be involved in emergency response, screening, vaccination clinics, and nurse-led care delivery across the prison.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care


• Conducting assessments, triage, and risk evaluations


• Administering medications and maintaining accurate records


• Participating in audits, clinical governance, and service improvement


• Supporting junior staff and contributing to team development

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

Details

Date posted: 21 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: Depending on experience pa pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 270-TH472-HMPNSC

Job locations: HMP North Sea Camp, Croppers Lane, Frieston, Boston, PE22 0QX, United Kingdom

Person Specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential

• RGN / Nurse Associate on the NMC register


• Experience of working as a Nurse following preceptorship

Desirable

• Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment (desirable but not essential)

Skills and abilities

Essential

• Autonomously assess and manage patient's care, with example.


• Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained.


• Ability to administer medications, with example.

Desirable

• Ability to use SystmOne

Security Vetting

Essential

• The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

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.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Employer's website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/

Contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Clinical Matron, Kez Harvey, [e-mail], 01205769375