Integrated Care Nurse

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Integrated Care Nurse to join our Planned Care team at HMP Pentonville, a category B prison located in London.

HMP Pentonville is a male prison with a capacity of 1,200 inmates; it is a remand prison for inmates awaiting trial. It is well situated in London and is 10 minutes from Kings Cross station.

There is an on-site staff canteen and gym, and the training and development opportunities are strong. This site is well invested in its staff.

Hours

37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, 7.30am-4pm. Some flexibility required.

This position is full time; the salary is up to £52,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

How we will 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 an Integrated Care Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will:

• A Physical Health Nurse working in mental health settings plays a vital role in bridging the gap between physical and mental healthcare.
• Assess and manage the physical health needs of individuals with serious mental illness, often collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, evidence-based care.
• Monitor vital signs, coordinate clinics, support staff training, and promote health awareness to reduce health inequalities and prevent diagnostic overshadowing.
• Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening.
• Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse-led clinics to your patient group while being supported by a multidisciplinary team.
• Provide outstanding evidence-based care to patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, including both internal and external options for development 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 assistance when you need it

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 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 putting their needs first, regardless of background.

Our 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 strive to do things better together

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

Qualifications

• Primary Care experience, Practice Nurse or Mental Health experience - desirable
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
• A non-judgmental and compassionate approach

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

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

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

To apply for Integrated Care Nurse at HMP Pentonville, please view the full job description and personal specification through the application process.

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 CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Salary: £44,000 to £52,000 per annum