Job Description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Isle of Wight, a category B male training prison. Located on the Isle of Wight, 8 minutes from St Marys Hospital and 26 minutes away from Cowes Ferry Terminal.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to xc2xa352,507 per annum - depending on experience. Hours:
8 hour shift patterns
8am-4pm 9am-5pm
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main duties of the job
As a Long Term Conditions Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Be responsible for ensuring a comprehensive handover of services when patients are transferring across wings or custodial care settings.
• You will identify immediate health needs including, any external services or prescribing requirements that prisoners may have received e.g. prior to remand or repatriation onto a wing
• A key part of this role will include the facilitation of arrangements between agencies involved in delivering a complex care package to ensure effective collaboration and stability for the patient in delivery of that care. This requires close joint working with other in-house healthcare services and departments within the prison such as Pharmacy, Education, Offender Management, Substance Misuse and Physical Education, etc.
• Provide proactive intervention to urgently address improvement recommendations from CQC and HMPP inspections.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.
It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About us
The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.
Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.
Qualifications required

• Registered Nurse- General with relevant NMC Registration
• Educated to degree level
• Knowledge of health and social care models across the criminal justice system and of national and local initiatives relating to physical health

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.
Date posted
23 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Up to xc2xa352,507- Depending on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
11180-1
Job locations
Albany Prison
Albany Gate, Parkhurst Road
Newport
Isle of Wight
PO30 5RS
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Isle of Wight, a category B male training prison. Located on the Isle of Wight, 8 minutes from St Marys Hospital and 26 minutes away from Cowes Ferry Terminal.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to xc2xa352,507 per annum - depending on experience. Hours:
8 hour shift patterns
8am-4pm 9am-5pm
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Isle of Wight, a category B male training prison. Located on the Isle of Wight, 8 minutes from St Marys Hospital and 26 minutes away from Cowes Ferry Terminal.
In this role you'll be working with a multi-disciplinary team that will support you and help you succeed.
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to xc2xa352,507 per annum - depending on experience. Hours:
8 hour shift patterns
8am-4pm 9am-5pm
How will we support you?
Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
Competency framework
Regional and national career development opportunities
Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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