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Primary Care Nurse


Company : NHS


Location : Woodbridge, England


Created : 2025-04-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP & YOI Hollesley Bay, acategory D Prison located in the village of Hollesley, near Woodbridge in Suffolk. In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. Job summaryUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP & YOI Hollesley Bay, acategory D Prison located in the village of Hollesley, near Woodbridge in Suffolk. In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed. Hours Monday to Sunday:07:00 - 17:00or08:30 - 18:30 Monday to Friday:07:00 - 18:30 You will be expected to do a mix of shifts, including 1 weekend in 3. Salary This position is full time, you'll receive an annual salary up to£40,211per annum - depending on experience. How will we 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 jobAs a Primary Care Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will: 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 undertake reception screening Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team. If you are interested incareer development , we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include bothinternal and external optionsfor 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 usThe 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 their 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 treated We act with integrity We embrace diversity 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 to all. Qualifications requiredRegistered nurse Adult Current professional qualification (NMC) Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working A non-judgmental and compassionate approach Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards Although not essential, ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment. Secure environments are one of the most 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, then this could be the right opportunity for you. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a Primary Care Nurse you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions. You will undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening. You will use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team. You will contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to: Provideoutstanding 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 them. Delivernon-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice competency framework. Inspireexcellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of. Promotebest practice, clinical supervision, evidence-based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning. Shareknowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job. Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialPlease refer to the job description attached to the advert. DesirablePlease refer to the job description attached to the advert. ExperienceEssentialPlease refer to the job description attached to the advert. DesirablePlease refer to the job description attached to the advert. Additional CriteriaEssentialPlease refer to the job description attached to the advert. DesirablePlease refer to the job description attached to the advert. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer detailsEmployer namePractice Plus Group AddressRectory Rd Hollesley Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 3JW Employer's websiteDepending on experience Up to £40,211 per annum#J-18808-Ljbffr