Job summary
- Main area
- Secured Services
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 270-TG773-HMPNOT-D
- Employer
- Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- HMP Nottingham
- Town
- Nottingham
- Salary
- £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 21/10/2026 08:00
Employer heading
Primary Care Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
Are you looking for a new challenge or the opportunity to develop your career pathway then this could be the job that you are looking for. The Primary Care Team at HMP Nottingham, are seeking a dynamic enthusiastic experienced Primary Care Nurse to join the team. We are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, can work well within a team and autonomously.
NHFT provide healthcare health and wellbeing services within HMP Nottingham
At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we’re proud to be rated Outstanding by the CQC. We’re committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.
Why Join NHFT?
- Annual Leave: 27 days + 8 bank holidays (rising with service)
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Health & Wellbeing Support
- Learning & Development Opportunities
- Inclusive and supportive team culture
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
About the Role
As a Band 5 Primary Care Nurse, you’ll work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to residents. You’ll be involved in emergency response, screening, vaccination clinics, and nurse-led care delivery across the prison.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care
- Conducting assessments, triage, and risk evaluations
- Administering medications and maintaining accurate records
- Participating in audits, clinical governance, and service improvement
- Supporting junior staff and contributing to team development
Working for our 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.
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (RGN)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex environment
Other
Essential criteria
- Commitment to professional development and high standards of care
Desirable criteria
- Experience in secure or prison healthcare settings
- Experience in report writing and multi-agency collaboration
Security Vetting
Essential criteria
- The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Hancox
- Job title
- Physical Health Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
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