Primary Care Nurse

NHS; Gatwick; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gatwick is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Nurse to join their primary care team. This full-time position involves working in a multi-disciplinary environment to provide nurse-led services aimed at preventing hospital admissions. The ideal candidate will hold a current UK nursing qualification and have excellent communication skills. Benefits include professional development support and various employee discounts. This role promises to be both challenging and rewarding, making a real difference in the patients' lives.

Benefits

Bespoke induction including training course

Competency framework

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Understanding of the complexities of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working.
• A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
• Ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi‑disciplinary team to deliver a nurse‑led service and prevent hospital admissions.
• Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference.

Skills

Registered nurse Adult

Current professional qualification (NMC)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our primary care team at Gatwick IRC, located in Gatwick.

Job summary

Unlock your best work life and make a difference to every life.

Hours

The site offers a 24-hour service with 11.5‑hour shift patterns: 7am‑7:30pm and 7pm‑7:30am. Flexible to do day and night shifts.

Salary

Full‑time position with an annual salary up to £45,101 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How 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
• Support from the wider team

Legal right to work: Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Offer 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, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
• Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse‑led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi‑disciplinary team
• Provide evidence‑based care, seeking and acting on patient feedback, so care is personalised
• Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with partners and stakeholders
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence‑based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi‑disciplinary teams

Career development and 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 their needs first.

Qualifications required

• Registered nurse Adult
• Current professional qualification (NMC)
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working
• A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills

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

Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day, this could be the right opportunity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a clearance under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. A Disclosure and Barring Service reference may be required.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Practice Plus Group

Brook House, Perimeter Road South, Gatwick, Surrey, RH6 0PQ

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/