Senior Primary Care Nurse

Integrated Care System; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Senior Primary Care Nurse for HMP Belmarsh, a maximum security prison. This full-time role involves leading a healthcare team, ensuring high-quality patient care, and addressing the unique challenges of working in a prison environment. With a competitive salary and development opportunities, this position is ideal for compassionate nurses dedicated to making a difference in secure settings.

Benefits

Bespoke induction training

Access to Learning Management System

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a registered nurse with NMC qualification.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential.
• Experience in healthcare settings is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver nurse-led services.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess patients.
• Provide personalized, evidence-based care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving skills

Motivated individual and team worker

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 HMP Belmarsh, a category A prison located in Thameside, London.

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

HMP Belmarsh is a male, maximum security prison with a capacity for 910 inmates. Healthcare services include Dentists, Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Pharmacy.

Hours

7 days a week, 0700 - 1900 and 1900 - 0700 shifts

Salary

This is a full-time position with an annual salary up to £53,172 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

Support and Development

We offer bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course, a competency framework, regional and national career development opportunities, access to our Learning Management System, and support from the wider team.

Note: Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are 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, respond to emergencies, assess patients, and conduct reception screening
• Provide personalized, evidence-based care, listening to and acting on patient feedback
• Deliver non-judgmental care that makes a real difference
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders, ensuring a trusted and safe service
• Promote best practices, clinical supervision, and continuous quality improvement
• Share knowledge and support team development to ensure safe and effective care

If you're interested in career development, we provide numerous internal and external learning opportunities, including discounts on shopping and leisure, professional growth support, and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group impacts over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centers. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs regardless of background.

Our purpose is to unlock your best work life, guided by core values: treating everyone with respect, acting with integrity, embracing diversity, and striving for continuous improvement.

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to providing 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
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive problem-solving skills
• Motivated, both individually and in team settings

Experience in hospital, community, or prison healthcare settings is desirable but not essential.

Working in secure environments offers unique challenges and rewards. If you aim to develop your healthcare skills and learn something new daily, this role could be ideal for you.

Job responsibilities

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 team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A prison in Thameside, London.

HMP Belmarsh is a male, maximum security prison with a capacity of 910 inmates. Healthcare services include Dentists, Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, and Pharmacy.

Hours

7 days a week, 0700 - 1900 and 1900 - 0700 shifts

Salary

This full-time role offers an annual salary up to £53,172 per year, 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, our Learning Management System, and team support.

Note: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Employment is subject to vetting and security checks.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Please see the job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see the job advert for personal specifications.

Experience

Essential

• Please see the job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see the job advert for personal specifications.

Additional Criteria

Essential

• Please see the job advert for personal specifications.

Desirable

• Please see the job advert for personal specifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, requiring a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Employer details

Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

HMP Belmarsh, Western Way, London, SE28 0EB

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/