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Job summary

Main area
Secured Services
Grade
Band 6
Contract
12 months (Perm & Fixed Term Posts available)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (includes weekends/nights)
Job ref
270-TH432-HMPLIN
Employer
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
HMP Lincoln
Town
Lincoln
Salary
£39,959 - £48,117 pa, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
28/10/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Primary Care Nurse - HMP Lincoln

Band 6

Job overview

We have two vacancies available: one permanent position and one 12 month fixed term/secondment opportunity.
 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work at HMP Lincoln within the Primary Care Team.   We are looking for an individual who possess a caring, positive attitude and is dedicated and conscientious. Good communication abilities, compassion and organisational skills are paramount. The candidates will have the ability to lead by example and work well in a team. A strong interest in working with prisoners is essential.

We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training so why not drop us a line and come and have a look around.

Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will ensure the provision of research based high quality care to patients in HMP Lincoln in accordance with local and national policies.

The post holder will undertake various duties within HMP Lincoln including acting as a responder to emergencies, screening patients in reception and on the wings, triaging patients and holding nurse led clinics.

The post holder will demonstrate leadership qualities and set an example to junior staff through their own behaviour and attitude at all times.

The post holder will oversee the provision of day to day healthcare services in the absence of the clinical  lead.

The post holder will participate in audits, research and project work as requested.

The post holder will be responsible for supervising and supporting junior staff / students and support their development and education.

The post holder will develop and support the concept of change, contributing ideas whilst demonstrating an awareness of prison issues

Our mission, making a difference for you, with you was chosen by our staff and stakeholders.  It means in everything we do and through every service we provide, we want to make a positive difference in people’s lives – for those we care for, those we work with and those who work with us.  Everyone is part of our team.

Working for our organisation

Working for your organisation

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our ‘outstanding’ rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

At NHFT we believe that work should be rewarded in every sense which is why we are proud to an accredited living wage employer.

We aim to support financial wellbeing and create an environment where are people feel valued and able to thrive.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the ‘About You’ Section of the document. 

Person specification

Nursing

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration as an RGN
Desirable criteria
  • Prison experience

Security Vetting

Essential criteria
  • The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

Nursing

Essential criteria
  • NMC registration as an RGN
  • Experience in acute nursing
  • Good communication skills
  • To be able to demonstrate quality nursing care
  • Evidence of Leadership Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Prison experience
  • Acute care module
  • Non medical prescriber

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyWorkplace Wellbeing Charter LogoArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardDisability confident employerCare quality commission - OutstandingStep into health

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Shani Leach
Job title
Clinical Matron for Primary Care
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01522663332
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