Practice Plus Group's Health in Justice team seeks a bank primary care nurse for its Primary Care team at HMP Lancaster Farms, a category C men's prison, on a one-year bank basis. The work centres on nurse-led clinics, patient assessment and medication rounds, with emergency response and reception screening. Shifts run weekdays 7.30am to 5.30pm and weekends 8am to 5.30pm, across the healthcare unit and prison wings. Candidates need current NMC adult registration and security vetting.
What the job involves
- Deliver a nurse-led service within a multi-disciplinary team to prevent hospital admissions
- Run nurse-led clinics for your patient group
- Undertake medication rounds and dispense controlled medication
- Attend emergency response situations
- Assess patients and carry out reception screening
- Work in the healthcare unit and on prison wings
- Provide evidence-based, personalised care and act on patient feedback
- Deliver non-judgemental care
- Build links with partners and stakeholders
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision and continuous quality improvement
- Share knowledge and skills to ensure safe care and build strong teams
Qualifications
- Current NMC professional qualification, adult field
- Evidence of continued professional development
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Non-judgemental and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills
Checks & eligibility
- Legal right to work in the UK
- Additional vetting and security checks
Nice to have
- Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment
What’s offered
- Training and development opportunities
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice course
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Onsite parking
- Access to gym
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance
- Bespoke Learning Management System
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BANK Primary Care Nurse in Lancaster employer: Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
At Practice Plus Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work as a Pharmacist in the dynamic environment of HMP Dovegate. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored training programs and a supportive work culture that values integrity and diversity. With competitive salaries, flexible part-time hours, and a focus on making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we empower our staff to unlock their best work life while contributing to the well-being of the prison population.
Contact Details:
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Recruitment Team
