Job Description

We have an exciting opportunities for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, a Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton. Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removals centres under one management structure making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday - 9am - 5pm based on 37.5 hours per week The mental health team consists of 9 in the team, working closely substance misuse and physiology team and you will based in the healthcare department
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 42525 - 50400 per annum FTE - depending on experience
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 on a permanent basis 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 Senior Mental Health Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• To provide healthcare to patients, promoting health and well-being within the prisoner population
• We are looking for experienced Mental Health Practitioners, RMN, Social Workers (Mental Health) Recovery practitioners with experience in the Primary care mental health field.
• Responsible for assessment and caseload management of those referred into Mental health services
• Working as part of a primary and secondary care integrated model
• Practitioners will be able to work under their own direction whilst also contributing to group MDT and triage
• You will support your team to carry out comprehensive assessments, confidently communicating treatment options and initiating supportive care plans, working with individuals on a 1-2-1 basis alongside the wider multi-disciplinary team
• You will model a culture of compassion, care, courage, commitment, communication and competence.

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.

• Social Worker - HCPC / NMC Registered
• Experience of working within mental health settings, developing knowledge and understanding of this patient group
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Experience of working collaboratively with other agencies and stakeholders in a multi-disciplinary environment

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.
Details
Date posted
04 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
42,525 to 50,400 a year 42525 - 50400
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
10750-9
Job locations
Colnbrook By-Pass
Harmondsworth
West Drayton
UB7 0HB
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunities for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, a Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton. Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removals centres under one management structure making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday - 9am - 5pm based on 37.5 hours per week The mental health team consists of 9 in the team, working closely substance misuse and physiology team and you will based in the healthcare department
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 42525 - 50400 per annum FTE - depending on experience
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 on a permanent basis 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 opportunities for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at Heathrow IRC, a Immigration Removal Centre located in West Drayton. Heathrow IRC combines Colnbrook and Harmondsworth removals centres under one management structure making it the largest immigration removal centre in Europe, with a capacity of 965 residents.
Hours:
Monday - Sunday - 9am - 5pm based on 37.5 hours per week The mental health team consists of 9 in the team, working closely substance misuse and physiology team and you will based in the healthcare department
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between 42525 - 50400 per annum FTE - depending on experience
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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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