Practice Plus Group
Primary Care Nurse
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Primary Care Nurse – HMP Leeds, Category B Prison
About the Role
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We’re seeking a talented Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Leeds, a Category B men’s prison housing individuals aged 21+.
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PPG Pathway for additional learning and development opportunities awaits you.
Hours
- 37.5 hours per week in a rotation across:
- Day shifts: 0700–2030
- Night shifts: 2000–0730
- Shifts alternate, covering weekends and bank holidays (~2 weekends per month on average)
- Exact scheduling depends on service needs
Salary
- Full-time position: Up to £41,659 per annum FTE, depending on experience.
How We Support You
- Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training (customised for your role)
- Competency framework for professional growth
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System (LMS): Addresses individual training needs
- Ongoing support from the wider team
Temporary suspension: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Further additional vetting and security checks are required due to the role’s sensitive nature.
Key Responsibilities
As a Primary Care Nurse, you’ll play a pivotal role in:
- Collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and reduce unnecessarily hospital admissions.
- Undertaking essential tasks including:
- Conducting medication rounds
- Dispensing controlled medication
- Responding to emergency situations
- Patient assessments
- Reception screening
- Leading nurse-led clinics tailored to the patient group, supported by broader cross-departmental collaboration.
- Providing outstanding, evidence-based patient care, actively seeking and acting on feedback to ensure care is personalised and patient-driven.
- Delivering non-judgemental, compassionate care with a focus on making measurable improvements.
- Inspiring excellence by building partnerships with stakeholders and promoting:
- Best practice
- Clinical supervision
- Continuous quality improvement
- A culture of shared learning
- Sharing knowledge and expertise to support safe, effective care, fostering strong multi-disciplinary teams.
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Career Development Opportunities
Our initiative to Unlock your best work life provides diverse pathways for professional growth. Such development is complemented by:
- Internal and external learning avenues.
- Upgrading skills through relevant experience.
Perks & Benefits
Beyond the core role, we offer: ✔ Discounts on shopping and leisure activities ✔ Support for professional development, advancing your career ✔ A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and financial assistance when needed
What Qualifies You?
The Primary Care Nurse role requires candidates who embody our core values while bringing expertise in high-visibility healthcare environments.
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Essential Qualifications & Skills:
✅ Registered Nurse (Adult) – Required. ✅ Valid professional credential (NMC) – Mandatory. ✅ Experience in an acute setting – Preferred but desirable. ✅ Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Crucial. ✅ Strong working knowledge of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teamwork. ✅ A non-judgmental, compassionate approach. ✅ Adaptailbility to high-pressure, secure environments. Ideal extermination: Experience in hospitals, community or prison healthcare settings—although not a strict requirement.
Our Values
Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to Unlock your best work life by:
- Treating patients (and colleagues) with respect and empathy.
- Acting with integrity in everything we do.
- Embracing diversity and inclusivity.
- Collaborating to deliver better outcomes.
We’re searching for professionals who are passionate, yet driven to improve healthcare access across diverse populations in secure settings.
This Right Opportunity for You?
Security environments offer unique yet rewarding challenges for dedicated healthcare professionals. If you thrive in settings that demand adaptability, resilience, and continuous learning, this position provides the chance to refine your existing abilities while expanding your horizons daily within a dynamic environment.
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