Primary Care Nurse

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Wakefield is seeking a Primary Care Nurse to join their multi-disciplinary team. In this full-time role, you will deliver nurse-led services, manage medication rounds, and assess patients, all while providing high-quality, non-judgemental care. The position includes a salary range of £34,428 to £41,659 FTE and opportunities for ongoing professional development. Ideal candidates are registered nurses with strong communication skills and an understanding of multi-disciplinary work.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, NMC endorsement required.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience in hospital, community, or prison environment is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Work within multi-disciplinary team for nurse-led service.
• Undertake medication rounds and emergency response.
• Deliver nurse-led clinics while supported by team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Non-judgemental approach

Compassionate care

Understanding multi-disciplinary work

Education

Registered nurse, adult – NMC endorsed

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

About the Employer

HMP New Hall is a female adult and young offenders institution offering medium‑level security with a population of 344 females. The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres, and we are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments. We put patient needs first, whatever the background. Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

Overview

As a Primary Care Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will 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. You will use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse‑led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi‑disciplinary team.

Key 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, assess patients, and undertake reception screening.
• Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse‑led clinics to your patient group while supported by a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Provide outstanding evidence‑based care to patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback to personalise care.
• 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.

Professional Development

We offer a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including internal and external options for learning.

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse, adult – NMC endorsed.
• 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.
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is ideal (not essential).

Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work, and this role offers the opportunity to develop existing skills and learn something new every day.

Working Hours

• Monday – Sunday service.
• 37.5 hours per week.
• Day shift: 6:45 am – 7:45 pm, 1 weekend a month.
• Night shift: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am, 3–4 nights a month.
• 4‑week rolling rota.

Salary & Support

• Full‑time position with an annual salary between £34,428 – £41,659 FTE, depending on experience.
• 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.
• Legal right to work in the UK is required; additional vetting and security checks will be undertaken.