Job summary
Please note that this role is a maternity cover. Are you a Registered Nurse seeking a role that truly makes a difference? We're looking for dedicated professionals to join our enhanced primary care service - where every day brings new challenges and rewards in equal measure.
Why work with us?
- Outstanding reputation - CQC-praised for innovative care and strong leadership
- Excellent benefits - NHS pension, competitive salary, enhanced weekend/night rates
- Job security - stable, long-term career opportunities
- Career development - comprehensive development strategy for all clinical staff
- Supportive environment - work alongside a committed, collaborative team
Main duties of the job
Your Role: Primary Care Nurse Step into a fast-paced, varied role where you'll make a real impact every single day. Working in our Category D prison you'll develop expertise across the full spectrum of prison nursing while delivering vital healthcare to those who need it most.
What you’ll do:
- Deliver comprehensive primary care - manage busy medication rounds and run specialist clinics including tissue viability, wound care, immunisations, vaccinations, and national screening programmes
- Provide urgent care - assess and triage patients with acute presentations, ensuring timely access to appropriate urgent care pathways
- Support new arrivals - conduct thorough early days in custody assessments, identifying health needs and connecting individuals with the right care from day one
- Lead clinical decision-making - carry out triage assessments and make autonomous clinical judgments that directly shape patient outcomes
- Collaborate across teams - work closely with prison colleagues and partnership agencies, attend key meetings, and contribute to integrated care delivery
This role offers the perfect blend of clinical challenge and professional growth. You'll build diverse skills, work autonomously, and be part of a service that truly values innovation and compassionate care.
Ready to take on a role where every day is different?
About us
The Health and Justice division of Spectrum Community Health plays a crucial role in positively impacting the lives of individuals within secure environments, sexual health services and short term holding facilities.
We offer an array of opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience.
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Details
Date posted: 04 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 6 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 847-RM-26-V966
Job locations: HMP Haverigg, North Lane, Haverigg, Millom, LA18 4NA, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For more information on working here at HMP Haverigg, please see attached job description/person specification and recruitment pack.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health
Desirable
- Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of current healthcare issues
- Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
- Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
- Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
- Understanding and application of confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
- Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
- Experience in working in general practice
- Management / Minor Injuries
- Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This 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 Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name: Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address: HMP Haverigg, North Lane, Haverigg, Millom, LA18 4NA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Healthcare, Sarah mccartney, sarah.mccartney@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk, 01229713094
Supporting documents
Privacy notice: Spectrum Community Health CIC's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
This 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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.
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Registered Nurse - Hmp Haverigg 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
