Registered General Nurse - Band 5

Overview

To provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. The role supports adults from diverse cultural backgrounds who may have experienced trauma, uncertainty, or complex migration journeys. The postholder will work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver assessments, ongoing clinical care, health promotion, and emergency response in a secure, non-punitive environment.

Clinical Care

• Conduct initial health assessments on arrival, including screening for vulnerabilities such as trauma, mental health concerns, chronic illness, or torture/violence indicators.
• Manage a wide range of physical health needs including long-term conditions, infectious diseases screening, wound care, and acute presentations.
• Support patients experiencing stress, anxiety, or distress related to immigration processes, detention, and uncertainty.
• Carry out medication administration and clinical procedures in line with NMC guidelines and Home Office healthcare policies.

Safeguarding & Vulnerability Identification

• Identify and support individuals who may be victims of torture, trafficking, or exploitation, following Rule 35/ATV processes where relevant.
• Escalate clinical or safeguarding concerns promptly through appropriate channels.
• Work with external agencies, NGOs, and legal representatives as required.

Security & Risk Awareness

• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all security and safety protocols specific to IRC operations.
• Collaborate with Home Office and detention custody staff to ensure a safe and supportive environment while prioritising patient wellbeing.

Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with GPs, mental health teams, social care, Home Office staff, and interpreters to coordinate high-quality care.
• Participate in case reviews, health pathways, and mental health or vulnerability meetings.

Cultural Sensitivity & Communication

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally competent care to detainees from diverse backgrounds.
• Use interpreters effectively to ensure clear communication and safe clinical decision-making.

Health Promotion

• Provide targeted health education, including infectious disease prevention, long-term condition management, nutrition, and mental wellbeing.
• Support detainees in understanding and managing their own health needs.

Post-registration clinical experience in acute, community, or primary care settings.

Evidence of ongoing CPD.

Experience working with asylum seekers, refugees, or culturally diverse communities.

Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.

Experience working with vulnerable adults, safeguarding processes, and Rule 35/ATV reports.

DrPA has been operating in secure environments since 2014 providing General Practitioner services and we are now growing to provide a complete healthcare service at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. This will be delivered directly or through a range of specialist partners who are experts in their field. We deliver our services based on our ethos of CARE:

• Com passionate care that is trauma informed and supportive
• Assurance that care is evidence-based & demonstrates high quality outcomes for our patients
• Respectful of peoples cultural and religious beliefs
• Empowerment
  
  We centre each resident by co-creating holistic care plans that treat their needs and equip them to self-manage their wellbeing.

Job Summary

To provide high-quality, person-centred nursing care to individuals at Manston STHF & Western Jet Foil. The role supports adults from diverse cultural backgrounds who may have experienced trauma, uncertainty, or complex migration journeys. The postholder will work within a multidisciplinary healthcare team to deliver assessments, ongoing clinical care, health promotion, and emergency response in a secure, non-punitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct initial health assessments on arrival, including screening for vulnerabilities such as trauma, mental health concerns, chronic illness, or torture/violence indicators.
• Manage a wide range of physical health needs including long-term conditions, infectious diseases screening, wound care, and acute presentations.
• Support patients experiencing stress, anxiety, or distress related to immigration processes, detention, and uncertainty.
• Carry out medication administration and clinical procedures in line with NMC guidelines and Home Office healthcare policies.

Safeguarding & Vulnerability Identification

• Identify and support individuals who may be victims of torture, trafficking, or exploitation, following Rule 35/ATV processes where relevant.
• Escalate clinical or safeguarding concerns promptly through appropriate channels.
• Work with external agencies, NGOs, and legal representatives as required.

Security & Risk Awareness

• Maintain professional boundaries and adhere to all security and safety protocols specific to IRC operations.
• Collaborate with Home Office and detention custody staff to ensure a safe and supportive environment…