Senior Public Health Nurse

NHS; Winchester; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity exists for a Senior Public Health Nurse at HMP Winchester, located in central Winchester. This role involves leading health promotion, infection control, and ensuring high standards of healthcare delivery within a challenging environment. Ideal candidates are compassionate, registered nurses with experience in public health, and a dedication to continuous professional development.

Benefits

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK.
• Experience in public health and infection control is preferred.
• Evidence of post-registration CPD is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead on prevention, promotion, and protection of prison communities.
• Ensure effective delivery of health checks and screening programs.
• Maintain infection prevention standards and manage outbreaks.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Infection prevention and control

Compassionate approach

Education

Registered NMC Nurse

Public health qualification

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Nurseto join our primary careteam atHMP Winchester, acategory B Prison located incentral Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 15:30 or 8:00 - 16:00

Salary

£46,525 - £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

As a Public Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Lead on prevention, promotion and protection of our prison communities.
• Ensure effective and consistent delivery of national screening programmes, Health and Justice Indicators of Performance, health checks, blood borne virus screening, recording public health activity in the secure estate and leading our health promotion strategy.
• Be our Infection Prevention and Control Lead, maintaining standards and leading the management of outbreaks.
• Campaigns, providing health promotion and disease prevention advice for patients.
• Coordinate all clinical activity in relation to screening and health prevention including section 7a and HJIPs; undertake screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriately to findings and work with others to protect the publics health.

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

It doesnt 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 assistance when you need it

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. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Groups 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 are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.

Qualifications required

• Registered NMC Nurse
• Demonstrate a passion for working in public health and infection prevention and control
• Evidence of post registration CPD
• UKPHR registration is highly advantageous, as is a public health qualification and or Infection prevention and control qualification.Relevant experience in these areas would also be considered.
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.

Details Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£46,525 to £52,507 a year £46,525 - £52,507 depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

11818-2

Job locations

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

Job description Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Nurseto join our primary careteam atHMP Winchester, acategory B Prison located incentral Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 15:30 or 8:00 - 16:00

Salary

£46,525 - £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.

Job description Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Nurseto join our primary careteam atHMP Winchester, acategory B Prison located incentral Winchester.

HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.

Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.

Hours

37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - 07:30 - 15:30 or 8:00 - 16:00

Salary

£46,525 - £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.

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Practice Plus Group

Address

Romsey Rd

Winchester

Hampshire

SO22 5DF

Employer's website

https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)