Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a BANK Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Whatton, a Category C male adult prison in Nottinghamshire. The role will be based within the healthcare department, with occasional prison wing duties.
Bank hours
- Weekdays – 7.30 am to 6.30 pm
- Weekend – 8.30 am to 6.30 pm
Hourly rate
- Weekdays – £23.83
- Weekends – £25.68
- Bank Holidays – £30.82
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 conduct reception screening.
- Deliver nurse‑led clinics to your patient group with support from the multidisciplinary team.
- Provide evidence‑based care and seek patient feedback to personalise care.
- Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference.
- Build strong links with partners and stakeholders to promote best practice, clinical supervision, and continuous quality improvement.
- Share knowledge and skills to ensure safe care and build strong multi‑disciplinary teams.
Qualifications
- Registered nurse – Adult, NMC.
- 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
Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is desirable but not essential.
Legal & security requirements
Candidates must have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Professional registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, see the NHS Careers website.
Support & development
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course.
- Competency framework.
- Regional and national career development opportunities.
- Bespoke Learning Management System.
- Support from the wider team.
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