Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Belmarsh, a category A Prison located in Thameside, London.HMP Belmarsh is a male, maximum security prison that has a capacity for 910 inmates. Healthcare at HMP Belmarsh includes Dentists, Primary Care, Mental Health, Substance abuse and Pharmacy.Hours

7 days a week 07:00 – 19:00; 19:00 – 07:00Salary

This position is full time, with an annual salary up to £53,172 per annum FTE – depending on experience.How we will support you

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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

Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissionsUndertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screeningProvide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to themDeliver non-judgemental care that makes a real differenceInspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud ofPromote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learningShare knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great jobIf 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 activitiesSupport to grow in your role and continue your professional development24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need itAbout 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’re 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.Practice Plus Group’s 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 treatedWe act with integrityWe embrace diversityWe strive to do things better togetherWe are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.Qualifications required

Registered nurse – AdultCurrent professional qualification (NMC)Evidence of Continued Professional DevelopmentUnderstanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency workingExcellent communication skillsProactive problem solving skillsMotivated as an individual and when working in a teamAlthough not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you’re looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, this could be the right opportunity for you.Details

Date posted: 01 September 2025Pay scheme: OtherSalary: £44,863 to £53,172 a year (up to £53,172 depending on experience)Contract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 10024-17Job locations

HMP Belmarsh, Western Way, London, SE28 0EB

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