Primary Care Nurse

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Thorn Cross, a Category D prison based in Warrington. In this role you will provide the highest standards of healthcare to our patients, without compromising on efficiency and quality. This position is over 4 days a week. Hours: Monday to Friday - 7am to 5pm or 7.30am to 5.30pm; Weekends and Bank Holidays - 7.15am to 12noon. This position is one day a week? Please note the original text was inconsistent; the clarified, consistent schedule is as stated above.

You will receive an annual salary up to £40,211 per annum, 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

Compliance candidates are required to have the 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

• Be an integral part of the healthcare team at Brinsford by bringing your clinical skills and passion for care.
• Involve in developing and leading clinics, undertaking examinations and tests, answering emergency bells, and potentially attending emergencies.
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions.

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

Benefits and development

• 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. 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 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

Qualifications and experience

• Registered Nurse (Adult), NMC qualified with evidence of continuing professional development
• Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working, with a compassionate, non-judgmental approach
• Ability to work unsupervised while following policy and procedures

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires a Disclosure to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration.