Senior Primary Care Nurse

Integrated Care System; Consett; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Consett is seeking a Senior Primary Care Nurse for their team at Derwentside IRC, a female-only facility. The role involves delivering nurse-led services, providing compassionate care, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should be registered nurses with a commitment to professional growth. Benefits include training support, internal and external development opportunities, and employee assistance.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Support for professional development

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working.
• Experience with long-term conditions and interest in sexual health is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service.
• Undertake medication rounds and respond to emergencies.
• Deliver evidence-based personalized care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Clinical supervision

Education

Registered nurse (Adult)

Current professional qualification (NMC)

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Derwentside IRC, a female-only facility for 84 women, based in the north of England.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Salary: Up to £47,466 depending on experience

How will 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 to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Hours:

• Day shifts: 07:00 - 20:15
• Night shifts: 20:00 - 07:15

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK, and due to the nature of the role, offers 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, respond to emergencies, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
• Deliver nurse-led clinics supported by a multi-disciplinary team
• Provide evidence-based, personalised care based on patient feedback
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Forge strong links with partners and stakeholders
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, and continuous quality improvement
• Share knowledge and skills to ensure safe care and build strong teams

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of internal and external opportunities for growth.

Additional benefits include:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support for professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a difference across prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritising patient needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by core values:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Strive for continuous improvement together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals to help us promote fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications required:

• Registered nurse (Adult)
• Current professional qualification (NMC)
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• Non-judgemental and compassionate approach
• Desirable: Long-term conditions experience and interest in sexual health

Working in secure environments is challenging but rewarding. If you want to develop your healthcare skills in a dynamic environment, this role could be ideal for you.

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

As a Senior Primary Care Nurse at Derwentside IRC, your responsibilities will include:

• Working within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver nurse-led services and prevent hospital admissions
• Undertaking medication rounds, dispensing controlled medications, responding to emergencies, assessing patients, and screening
• Delivering nurse-led clinics with multidisciplinary support
• Providing personalised, evidence-based care based on patient feedback
• Delivering non-judgemental, impactful care
• Building strong links with partners and stakeholders
• Promoting best practices, clinical supervision, and quality improvement
• Sharing knowledge and ensuring safe, effective care

We also offer opportunities for career growth through internal and external development programs.