Senior Primary Care Nurse

Integrated Care System; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider near Henley-on-Thames seeks a Senior Primary Care Nurse for their team at HMP Huntercombe. The position involves leading a multi-disciplinary team to provide exceptional healthcare. Ideal candidates are registered NMC nurses with strong communication skills and a desire to influence positive patient outcomes. Competitive compensation and opportunities for career development are available.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Registered NMC nurse with experience in line management.
• Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is ideal.
• Ability to prioritize and plan effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver nurse-led service.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess patients.
• Provide evidence-based care and act on patient feedback.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving skills

Ability to work autonomously

Experience in line management

Understanding of multi-disciplinary working complexities

Education

Registered NMC nurse (Adult)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Huntercombe, a category C men's prison located near Nuffield in Oxfordshire.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without compromising on efficiency and quality.

Hours

• Weekdays: 07:45 - 20:00
• Weekends: 07:30 - 16:30

There is an expectation to work alternate weekends.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Huntercombe, a category C men's prison located near Nuffield in Oxfordshire.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without compromising on efficiency and quality.

Hours

• Weekdays: 07:45 - 20:00
• Weekends: 07:30 - 16:30

There is an expectation to work alternate weekends.

Salary

This position is full-time, with an annual salary up to £52,507 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

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

• 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 to our patients, seeking out, listening to, and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalized and informed by what matters to them
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders, providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of
• 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, and supporting each other to do a great job

If you are interested in career development, we offer a wide range of opportunities to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for growth and learning.

It doesn't stop there, we also offer:

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

About us

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

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals who can help us realize our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Requirements:

• Registered NMC nurse (Adult)
• Experience in line management & leading a team
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working complexities
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize, and plan

Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in hospital, community, or prison environments.

Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding for healthcare professionals. If you're looking to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new every day in a dynamic environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a Senior Nurse, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions. You will undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, respond to emergencies, assess patients, and conduct reception screening.

You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to:

• Provide outstanding evidence-based care, seeking and acting on patient feedback to personalize care
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as outlined in our Health in Justice competency framework
• Inspire excellence by building strong links with partners and stakeholders, providing a trusted, 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, support team development, and uphold high standards

Person Specification

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Experience

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Additional Criteria

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 (Exceptions Order). A Disclosure check will be required to assess any criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Practice Plus Group

Address: Nuffield, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 5SB

Employer's website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/