Primary Care Nurse

NHS; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider is seeking a part-time Primary Care Nurse to join the Primary Care Team at HMP Lancaster Farms. The role involves delivering a nurse-led service, conducting medication rounds, and providing personalized, evidence-based care to male inmates. Applicants should be registered nurses with excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach. This part-time position offers a salary ranging from £34,428 to £41,659 per annum FTE, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Bespoke induction program

Career development opportunities

Support from a multi-disciplinary team

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration.
• Proven commitment to professional development.
• Excellent ability to work within multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led services to prevent hospital admissions.
• Assess patients and conduct medication rounds.
• Provide personalized, evidence-based care to patients.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Non-judgemental and compassionate approach

Understanding of multi-disciplinary teamwork

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Education

Registered nurse (adult) – NMC registration

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part‑time Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care Team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C prison located on the outskirts of Lancaster, Lancashire.

HMP Lancaster Farms contains 550 male inmates. This role is part‑time with a Monday–Sunday service of 31.5 hours per week.

Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 7:30 am – 7:30 pm
• Friday: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
• Weekend / Bank Holiday: 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
• 1 in 4 days on weekends
• 8‑week rota released in advance

Salary

Annual salary up to £34,428 – £41,659 per annum FTE, pro‑rota depending on experience.

Support and Development

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

Main Duties

• 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.
• Deliver nurse‑led clinics to your patient group while supported by a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Provide outstanding evidence‑based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
• 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 and build strong multi‑disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse (adult) – NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Understanding of the complexities of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working.
• Non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Requirements

Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

As this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, a submission to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Practice Plus Group
HMP Lancaster Farms
Stone Row Head
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA1 3QZ

Employer Website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)