Physical Health Nurse (Primary care)
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 Physical Care Health Team at HMP Lincoln , are seeking a dynamic enthusiastic experienced Physical Care Health 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 Lincoln.
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 without any breaks for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency. Please note without sufficient evidence your application may not progress
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As a Band 5 Physical Health 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
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.
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.
Person specification:
Security Vetting
Essential
- The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
Skills and abilities
Essential
- 1. Autonomously assess and manage patient's care, with example.
- 2. Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained.
- 3. Ability to administer medications, with example.
Desirable
- Ability to use SystmOne
Knowledge and experience
Essential
- 1. RGN on the NMC register
- 2. Experience of working as a Nurse following preceptorship
Desirable
- 1. Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment (desirable but not essential)
