Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionateBand 5 Registered General Nurseto join our healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford Prison. Join our dedicated healthcare team at HMP Chelmsford, where your skills and commitment will directly contribute to the wellbeing of individuals in a secure and structured environment.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care.
Location: HMP Chelmsford, Essex
Hours: Full-time | 08:00 18:00 (Days) + scheduled 10:00 20:00 shifts on rotation
Contract Type: Permanent, 40 hours
Main duties of the job

• To provide primary care services including the assessment of self-harming and serious injury. Some of those patients will also be suffering with mental health and substance misuse issues
• This role works as part of a team delivering care to patients both within the Healthcare Centre and on the Wings / House blocks within the prison environment.
• The role requires autonomous function and within the scope of competency, whilst being a support and resource to less experienced members of staff.
• Assess patients, plan their care, administer treatment and discharge or refer them as appropriate to other healthcare professionals or external agencies.
• Assess prisoners fitness for detention, release or transfer.
• Assess and refer to the correct team for alcohol and drug intoxication and withdrawal.
• Carry out first reception screening which is a clinical assessment when a person enters the prison. You must have the confidence to make appropriate recommendations on prisoner care and ensure appropriate referrals are made to keep the men safe.

About us
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care.
Established in 2006, we are one of the UKs leading independent providers of community health and care services, working with health and care commissioners and communities to transform services with a focus on experience, efficiency and improved outcomes. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services including urgent care, sexual health, dermatology and MSK services as well as adult social care and wellbeing services.Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year - guided by our simple values: we care, we think, we do.
Were committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a broad, diverse range of people who want to join our team. Were a Disability Confident Committed company, so we work to provide facilities, work environment adjustments and technical solutions to be as inclusive of everyone.
While it doesnt happen often, sometimes a role is very popular, and well need to close it earlier than the date weve shown here. If youre keen to join our team, wed love to hear from you so please apply as soon as you can.
To find out more about HCRG Care Group, please visit https://www.hcrgcaregroup.com/about-us-2
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
35,000 to 38,000 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
HCRGCG/TP/13082/16134
Job locations
HCRG Care Group
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 6JT
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Prison Nurse, youll be part of our valued team:

• Salarydepending on experience 35000.00 to 38000.00 with group pension
• 240 hours Annual Leave
• Company Policy Sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Life Assurance
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling

Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Prison Nurse, youll be part of our valued team:

• Salarydepending on experience 35000.00 to 38000.00 with group pension
• 240 hours Annual Leave
• Company Policy Sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Life Assurance
• Membership of My Reward Hub, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping as well as cashback and voucher offers for treats for you and those special to you
• Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover lifes emergencies and avoid overdraft fees or high interest rates
• Online and face to face help with your mental and physical wellbeing from healthy recipes and activity challenges through to post trauma support, legal, debt and life management help, as well career coaching and counselling

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