This is a Registered Nurse post in HCRG Care Group’s HMP Norwich Service. The role involves assessing and delivering holistic care to prison inpatients with physical and mental health needs, managing medicines safely and working with a multidisciplinary team. It is full time at 37.5 hours a week, with enhancements for nights and weekends, and may lead to future permanent opportunities, though this is not guaranteed. NMC registration, hospital or custodial experience, and criminal-record and vetting checks are required.
What the job involves
- Assess individual care needs and develop, implement and evaluate holistic care plans
- Provide care for prison inpatients with a range of physical and mental health needs
- Treat patients as individuals, listen to their concerns and respect their privacy and dignity
- Follow medicines management policy to ensure medicines are used safely, legally and appropriately
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team
- Attend relevant training and maintain required competencies
What’s required
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Experience working in a hospital or custodial setting
Checks & eligibility
- Criminal-record disclosure and vetting checks
Other
- Interest in providing healthcare for prison inpatients
What’s offered
- NHS pension
- Full Agenda for Change terms and conditions
- Free on-site parking at HMP Norwich
- My Reward Hub discounts, cashback and vouchers
- Access to wages as they are earned
- Online and face-to-face wellbeing support, including counselling and career coaching
- eLearning, career pathways and continuing professional development
- Open, supportive culture with ringfenced innovation funding
Registered Nurse - Band 5 in Norwich employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
