Qualified Nurse Associate - Early Days in Custody team (EDiC) | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Borough of Swale; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking Nursing Associates for the Early Days in Custody team at HMP Elmley. This full-time role involves delivering safe, compassionate care, supporting the health needs of patients, and working under the guidance of registered nurses. Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Please note that this position does not offer a certificate of sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under the leadership of registered nurses.
• Knowledge of national guidelines for physical health.
• Experience in providing holistic care.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of national screening programmes.
• Engage in public health and community development.
• Participate in risk assessments and ACCT reviews.

Skills

Compassionate care

Understanding health needs

Emergency response

Education

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting two full time Nursing Associates to join the Early Days in Custody team at HMP Elmley.

Within this role you will contribute to the health and wellbeing of patients and service users across all health and care settings. As a Nursing Associate you will deliver high quality, personalised, safe, compassionate care in the best interest of people. You will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours required across the fields of nursing, providing holistic care and support for patients.

You will work independently under the leadership of registered nurses, within the sphere of nursing. You will recognise and work within the limits of your competence. You will work to a nationally recognised code of conduct and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

Important Sponsorship Information: We are currently unable to offer a certificate of sponsorship for this post.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To work as directed by a registered nurse.
• To provide physical care to patients in accordance with their care plan.
• To support the delivery of national screening programmes.
• To support and deliver clinics as instructed within the establishment’s clinic timetable.
• Supporting the holistic care needs of all prisoners in the first seven days of custody.
• Working within the national guidelines – physical health of people in prison NICE guideline reference NG57.
• Be up to date with emergency response procedures.
• Carry a radio and respond to medical emergencies as part of the primary care team.
• Participate and contribute to risk assessments and ACCT reviews.

Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services in community and secure environments. Our services include district nursing, speech and language therapy, and care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care. Our multidisciplinary teams work with the NHS, local councils, and the voluntary sector. We employ over 4,300 staff across various settings including prisons, hospitals, clinics, and community locations.

We operate over 125 sites in the South of England, including in London (Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich) and Kent. We manage hospital sites such as Queen Mary’s Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre (a medium secure unit for people with mental health needs). We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services in multiple regions. Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families.

Our Values

• We’re Kind
• We’re Fair
• We Listen
• We Care

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Main Duties and Responsibilities

Promoting Health and Preventing Ill Health

• Support people to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing.
• Actively prevent and protect against disease and ill health.
• Engage in public health, community development, and the reduction of health inequalities.
• Implement the principles of recovery, encouraging healthy lifestyles and facilitating psychosocial activities relevant to the patient’s interests. Where appropriate, contribute to psychological interventions under the guidance of a registered professional.
• Advocate for patients’ needs and rights within Trust policy.
• Encourage and empower individuals to manage their own care plans.

Important Information

• All applicants must be willing to undertake National Security Vetting to work in a Prison Setting. This will be completed as part of pre-employment checks.
• Proof of right to work documentation is required.
• Proof of ID (including 1 photographic ID) and proof of address are required.
• Non-UK passport holders require correct right to work documentation and a Home Office Share code.
• Address history for 5 years is required. If less than 5 years UK address history is provided, a Police Certificate in English is required from prior residences.
• UK passport holders who have lived abroad for more than six months in the last three years must provide a certificate of good conduct or an overseas police check in English from countries visited.
• Guidance on obtaining a Police Certificate is available via gov.uk; contact embassies/high commissions if needed.

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025