Registered Nurse - HMP Deerbolt + £1500 welcome payment

Spectrum Community Health CIC; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Band 5 RGN Primary Care Nurse in prison services. This full-time role at HMPYOI Deerbolt involves diverse nursing duties, including primary care and health assessments. We seek passionate individuals dedicated to high-quality clinical care and offender rehabilitation. Enjoy benefits like NHS Pension access, flexible working, and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension

Annual leave on your birthday

Welcome payment for some roles

Refer a friend scheme

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Access to Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Qualified registered nurse (RGN) with a passion for clinical care.
• Experience in a prison setting not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Primary care nursing, minor injuries and illnesses management.
• Conduct health assessments and wellbeing checks.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Band 5 RGN Primary Care Nurse in Prison Services

We are currently recruiting for full-time (37.5 hours per week) Band 5 Registered General Nurses (RGN) to work within our prison services at HMPYOI Deerbolt.

As a prison nurse, your role will be diverse, including:

1. Primary care nursing
2. Minor injuries and illnesses
3. Emergency and urgent care
4. Health assessments and wellbeing checks
5. Management of long-term conditions

The welcome payment is available to new candidates joining Spectrum Community Health CIC.

We collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and partner services such as GP, Optometry, Dentistry, Podiatry, Physiotherapy, Sexual Health, Substance Misuse, and Mental Health. To succeed in this role, you should be a qualified registered nurse (RGN) with a passion for delivering high-quality clinical care and supporting offender rehabilitation. You will need to be self-motivated, possess a solid knowledge base, and have excellent communication skills.

Experience in a prison setting is not required, as comprehensive induction and training will be provided.

Be the Difference in Healthcare

Whether you are starting your healthcare career or seeking a new challenge, we welcome passionate individuals to join our diverse and innovative team. We offer:

• Access to NHS Pension
• Annual leave on your birthday
• Welcome payment for some roles
• Refer a friend scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to Employee Assistance and Wellbeing programmes
• Up to 33 days of annual leave

Spectrum Community Health CIC provides award-winning healthcare services on behalf of the NHS, Local Authority Public Health, and other partners across substance misuse, sexual health, and health and justice sectors. As a not-for-profit social enterprise and Community Interest Company, our focus is on people—patients, service users, staff, and partners.

We aim to deliver the best in health and wellbeing, maintaining high standards of patient care and service. While we are expanding, we remain committed to quality and social value.

Our Mission and Vision

Mission: Holistic interventions delivered with compassion for the stigmatised and marginalised in our communities.

Vision: Quality healthcare that makes a difference to people's lives, regardless of circumstances.

For more information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact:

Name: Susan Mason
Job Title: Clinical Manager
Email: [e-mail]