Senior Primary Care Nurse

NHS; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join a dedicated team at a Category C prison. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in a secure environment. As part of the primary care team, you will lead a multi-disciplinary approach to deliver exceptional care, ensuring that every patient receives personalized attention. With a focus on continuous professional development and support, this position not only enhances your skills but also contributes to the broader mission of fair and inclusive healthcare access. If you are passionate about making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Onsite Parking

Onsite Staff Gym

Training and Development Opportunities

Discounts on Shopping and Leisure Activities

24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with NMC registration and evidence of continued professional development.
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working complexities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver nurse-led services.
• Provide outstanding evidence-based care and attend emergency response situations.
• Promote best practices and foster a culture of shared learning.

Skills

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Excellent Communication Skills

Proactive Problem-Solving Skills

Multi-Agency Working

Education

NMC Registration

Evidence of Continued Professional Development

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join the team at HMP Huntercombe, a Category C prison, exclusively for Foreign National males of all ages. We have capacity of around 500 males.

You will be working in the primary care team and ideally you will be a car driver due to the location.

We are based in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

• Onsite Parking
• Onsite Staff Gym
• Training and Development opportunities

Hours

This role is a permanent 37.5 hours per week.

• Monday - Friday - 7.45am - 8pm
• Weekends - 8.30am - 4.30pm
• Every other weekend

Salary

This position is full time, with an annual salary between £46,525 - £52,507 per annum, 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

Additional requirements

Candidates are required to 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.

Main duties of the job

• Lead 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
• Provide outstanding evidence-based care, seeking out, listening to, and acting on patient feedback to ensure personalized and meaningful care
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with partners and stakeholders, providing a trustworthy, safe, and proud service
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care, and continuous quality improvement, fostering a culture of shared learning
• Share knowledge, skills, and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong teams and supporting each other

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

We also offer:

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

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, serving over 40,000 patients, always prioritizing their needs regardless of background.

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

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

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

Requirements

• Registered nurse (Adult) with NMC registration
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working complexities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Motivated both individually and within teams

Preferred but not essential: experience in hospital, community, or prison healthcare environments.

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