Senior Primary Care Nurse

Company and Location

HMP Oakwood is a category C prison located in Wolverhampton and is one of the largest in the UK, housing over 1,500 men.

Senior Primary Care Nurse – join our Primary Care team to deliver high‑quality, nurse‑led care and prevent hospital admissions in a secure environment.

37.5 hours per week.

Shifts include 10‑/12‑hour rotations and a mix of weekdays and weekends, with a pattern of 1 in 3 weekends covered.

£43,609–£49,175 per annum, depending on experience.

• Bespoke induction programme and Introducing Health in Justice training
• Competency framework and career development opportunities at regional and national levels
• Learning Management System for continuous learning
• Support from the wider team and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline

• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver a nurse‑led service and prevent hospital admissions
• Perform medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, assess patients, and conduct reception screening
• Attend emergency response situations and act appropriately
• Seek out, listen to, and act on patient feedback to personalise care
• Provide non‑judgemental care aligned with the Health in Justice competency framework
• Forge strong links with partners and stakeholders to build trust and confidence in the service
• Embed evidence‑based care and continuous quality improvement
• Support the development of strong, collaborative multidisciplinary teams

• Registered Nurse – Adult
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development
• Understanding of multi‑disciplinary and multi‑agency working in complex settings
• Probity and a non‑judgemental, compassionate approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is desirable but not essential

• Free parking
• Gym access
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Opportunity for career development both internally and externally
• Financial assistance when required

Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional checks.