Unscheduled Care Nurse

Practice Plus Group Holdings Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization focused on justice health is looking for a Primary Care Nurse to join their Unscheduled Care Team at a London prison. The role involves delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants must be a registered nurse with excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach. This position offers a full-time salary up to £55,086, with numerous benefits including professional development support and access to staff amenities.

Benefits

Discounts on shopping and leisure activities

Professional development support

24/7 employee assistance helpline

Free onsite parking

Access to staff gym

Qualifications

• NMC Registration as a Nurse required to practice.
• Continuous Professional Development evidence is important.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary settings is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led services to prevent hospital admissions.
• Undertake medication rounds and emergency responses.
• Provide tailored patient care based on feedback.
• Foster connections with partners for improved care.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate approach

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

NMC Registered Nurse Adult

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Unscheduled Care Team at HMP Wormwood Scrubs, a category B Prison located in London. In this role you will provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without compromising on efficiency and quality.

Shift Pattern

Hours: 24‑hour service. Days: 07:30 – 19:45. Nights: 19:45 – 07:30. Predominantly working days, night shifts required to cover sickness and annual leave. Expected maximum of 2 weekends per month.

Responsibilities

• Work within 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, listening to and acting on patient feedback to personalise care.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference.
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with partners and stakeholders.
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence‑based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse Adult.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
• Understanding of the complexities of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working.
• A non‑judgemental and compassionate approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment (ideal but not essential).

Benefits

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• Support to grow in your role and continue professional development.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it.
• Free onsite parking.
• Access to the staff gym.

Salary

This position is full time. Annual salary up to £55,086 per annum – depending on experience.

EEO Statement

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We stand by our core values: treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated, act with integrity, embrace diversity and strive to do things better together.