Practice Nurse

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join Primary Care at HMP Brixton, a Category B Prison located in the London Borough of Lambeth, in inner‑South London. Numerous training and development pathways, free parking on site and easy links to central London make HMP Brixton a rewarding working environment.

Monday to Friday – 09:00 to 17:00

Full time. Annual salary up to £55,086 per annum – depending on experience.

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Bespoke Learning Management System to address 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.

• Identify immediate health needs, including any external services or prescribing requirements that prisoners may have received prior to remand or repatriation onto a wing.
• Facilitate arrangements between agencies involved in delivering a complex care package to ensure effective collaboration and stability for the patient in delivery of that care, working closely with in‑house services and other departments such as Pharmacy, Education, Offender Management, Substance Misuse and Physical Education.
• Deliver continuity of care across health and social care agencies from courts, to custody and community, whilst improving communication between the above.
• Inspire continuous improvement of MDT working across HMP and healthcare teams.

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

• 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 needed

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, irrespective of background.

• NMC Registered Adult Nurse
• Postgraduate experience in long‑term conditions or as a practice nurse
• Knowledge of health and social care models across the criminal justice system
• Experience of assessing the needs of, and working with individuals with complex health and social care needs
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is an advantage

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required to check for any previous convictions.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information, please see the NHS Careers website.

Practice Plus Group

Jebb Ave

Brixton

London

Greater London

SW2 5XF