Primary Care Staff Nurse - HMP/YOI Bronzefield in Ashford

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) are recruiting a highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 5 Primary Care Staff Nurse to join the Health & Justice team at HMP Bronzefield, Ashford, Middlesex.

Job overview: Work within a 7‑day week model to deliver patient‑focused, high‑quality primary care and mental health services in secure environments. Support the health and well‑being of adults, children and young people who may have offended or are at risk of offending.

• Location: HMP Bronzefield, Ashford, Middlesex
• Salary: £32,602 – £39,686 per annum (inc. fringe benefits on a pro‑rata basis for part‑time staff)
• Contract: Permanent, Health & Justice Services Band 5
• Working pattern: Full‑time, part‑time or compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (full‑time) with flexibility for bank assignments
• Closing date: 14 January 2026

Main duties of the job:

• Provide accessible individual patient assessment, treatment and referral services.
• Monitor patients’ ongoing health status and address identified issues.
• Work with patients to influence lifestyle choices impacting health.
• Implement effective discharge plans for transfer or release locations.
• Co‑ordinate multi‑disciplinary clinical practice to deliver integrated care and treatment programmes.
• Collaborate with staff of other disciplines (e.g., officers, governors) to create coordinated treatment plans.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities:

• Triage patient needs in accordance with standard operating procedures and national policy (e.g., NICE guidance).
• Assess, plan and implement care within each care/treatment pathway to promote wellbeing.
• Facilitate evidence‑based practice to ensure clinical care is effective and appropriate.
• Support and contribute to the development of integrated healthcare.
• Act as a preceptor/mentor when experience permits.

Person specification:

• Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Numeracy skills for safe medication administration.
• Evidence of relevant continuous professional development.
• Demonstrated empathy towards patients, families and carers.
• Respectful and supportive attitude towards colleagues.
• Willingness to work in partnership with patients, families, and health professionals.

• Effective communication with multidisciplinary teams and use of handover procedures.
• Accurate, timely, concise, and legible clinical record keeping (electronic and handwritten).
• Care planning: assessment, implementation, and evaluation of care plans.
• Emphasis on safeguarding, advocacy, and anti‑discriminatory practice.
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act and its impact on professional practice.
• Knowledge of infection control, medicines management and administration.
• Capacity to mentor, teach, support, and supervise team members.
• Previous experience in primary care as a Band 5 nurse or student nurse.

• Ability to understand and implement equal opportunities policy at a job‑appropriate level.
• Promotion of anti‑discriminatory and anti‑racist practices.
• Valid UK professional registration.
• Submission to Disclosure and Barring Service as required.
• Eligibility for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) for England and Wales, and Order 2020.

• Monthly supervision and annual personal development plans/apprais.
• Preceptorship programme and support with revalidation.
• Access to internal and external training opportunities for Band 5 and newly qualified nurses.
• Band 5 Development programme (12 months) and rotational programme (6 months in 2–3 settings).
• Career coaching, clinical supervision, newly qualified nurse forums and NHS Leadership Academy course.
• Clinical leadership career pathway and bespoke health and justice competencies.
• Full range of internal and external training, including the ability to work in diverse settings.

Application information: Close on 14 January 2026. Consider applying early due to high response levels. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcomed. Check eligibility under the UKVI points‑based system before submitting. Contact Primary Care Clinical Team Lead: Harriet Tizard, email: harriet.tizard1@nhs.net. Visit our Health & Justice Directorate page for more information: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/health-and-justice.

EEO statement: CNWL NHS Foundation Trust are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices to protect children and vulnerable adults.