Practice Plus Group
Senior Primary Care Nurse
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Senior Primary Care Nurse
About the Role
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Highpoint, a Category C Prison located in the village of Stradishall, Suffolk.
The Primary Care team consists of 15 members, including:
- Senior Primary Care Nurses
- Health Care Assistants
- Advanced Nurse Practitioners
- Non-Medical Prescribers
HMP Highpoint is split into 2 sites:
- North Building, housing around 390 males.
- South Building, housing around 950 males.
Both sites have designated Healthcare Departments where you will be based.
Benefits
Highpoint Prison offers:
- Free on-site gym
- Free parking
- Career Development / Training opportunities
Working Hours and Conditions
Hours:
- Monday – Sunday service: 37.5 hours per week
- Hours: 7.45am – 18:15pm (no night shifts)
- Every other weekend and bank holiday included in the rota
- 4-week rolling rota
- Open to discuss lower hours
- Transport by car is recommended due to the prison's location
Salary
This is a full-time position:
- Annual salary of £43,609 – £49,175, depending on experience
Additional Benefits:
- Bespoke induction, including the Introducing Health in Justice training course
- Up to 4% pension contribution
- Up to 4 weeks occupation sick pay
- Support from the wider team
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Candidates are required to have:
- A legal right to work in the UK
- Offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Primary Care Nurse, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse-led service and prevent hospital admissions
- Undertaking medication rounds, dispensing controlled medication
- Responding to emergency situations, assessing patients, and taking part in reception screening
- Seeking out, listening to, and acting on patient feedback to ensure personalised care
- Delivering non-judgemental care that brings about a real difference
- Inspiring excellence through strong partnerships with stakeholders and reliable service delivery
- Evidence-based care and supporting continuous quality improvement
- Fostering strong multi-disciplinary teams for optimal performance
Career Development Opportunities:
- A wide range of internal and external development options
Additional Perks:
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
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The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group delivers healthcare services across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. They are renowned as the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments—prioritising their needs without judgment.
Practice Plus Group’s Values include:
- Treating patients and each other with respect and integrity
- Operating with full transparency
- Embracing diversity and inclusion
- Using collaboration to stretch and improve
They are seeking caring, compassionate, but driven professionals who will help achieve their vision of fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.
Qualifications & Skills Required
- Registered nurse (Adult)
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Non-judgmental and compassionate approach
- Excellent communication skills
Experience (Not Essential):
- Preference for candidates with experience in hospital, community, or prison environments.
For candidates seeking a challenging yet rewarding role, one where you can enhance your healthcare skills and continuously learn in an environment that values innovation and professional growth, this could be an ideal opportunity.
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