Senior Primary Care Nurse

About the Role

Join the Primary Care team at HMP Eastwood Park, a female prison with a capacity of 400 near Bristol, as a part‑time Senior Primary Care Nurse (25 hours).

25 hours per week, arranged as 2 long days (23 hours) and a catch‑up shift. Typical shift times: 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Annual pro‑rated salary between £43,609 – £49,175 dependent on experience.

• Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework and career development opportunities at regional and national levels
• Learning Management System for ongoing learning
• Support from the wider multidisciplinary team

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver nursing‑led services and prevent hospital admissions
• Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, respond to emergencies, assess patients and conduct reception screening
• Provide evidence‑based care with patient feedback, ensuring personalised, informed care
• Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference
• Forge strong links with partners and stakeholders, building trust and confidence in the service
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence‑based care and continuous quality improvement, fostering shared learning
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to support safe care and team performance

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Professional development support
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed

• Registered nurse – Adult
• Current NMC registration
• Experience in line management, audits and governance
• Mentoring assessor qualification and prescribing – desirable
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Understanding of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working
• Experience in hospital, community or prison setting (desirable)

Candidates must have legal right to work in the UK. Employment offers are subject to additional vetting and security checks.