Primary Care Nurse post in the Health and Justice division of Spectrum Community Health, based at HMP Liverpool, a Category B local prison. The role covers primary care clinics for wound care, immunisations and national screening, urgent assessment and triage, and early days in custody health assessments for new arrivals. Patients come from a high-turnover population, and the post is full-time with shift work. Applicants need NMC registration as a Registered Nurse Level 1 in adult, general or mental health.
What the job involves
- Deliver primary care clinics, including tissue viability, wound care, immunisations, vaccinations and national screening programmes
- Assess and triage patients with acute presentations and route them to appropriate urgent care pathways
- Carry out early days in custody assessments for new arrivals, identifying health needs and linking them to care
- Make autonomous clinical judgements during triage that shape patient outcomes
- Work with prison colleagues and partner agencies, attending key meetings and contributing to integrated care
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse Level 1 in adult, general or mental health
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Experience of working in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
Skills & knowledge
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance, audit, risk management and quality agenda
- Competence in clinical practice, such as phlebotomy and ECG monitoring
- Understanding and application of confidentiality
Nice to have
- Mentorship, supervision, teaching, assessing experience or training
- Experience of working in a Health & Justice environment
- Experience of health needs assessment or triage
What’s offered
- NHS pension
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced weekend and night rates
- Comprehensive development strategy for clinical staff
- Stable, long-term career opportunities
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Registered Nurse - HMP Liverpool in Grimsby employer: Spectrum Community Health CIC
Spectrum Community Health CIC is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises care quality and equity in prison healthcare. With flexible working hours, comprehensive induction and CPD support, and the added benefit of an NHS pension, employees are encouraged to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful healthcare initiatives. The opportunity to engage in research and education further enhances the rewarding experience of being part of a dedicated GP-led team.
Contact Details:
Spectrum Community Health CIC Recruitment Team
