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Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Primary Care Sister/Charge Nurse

The closing date is 23 April 2026

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Job summary

NHFT is contracted to provide integrated health care services to HMP Littlehey. Currently we are looking to recruit an innovative band 6 Nurse/Charge Nurse to our existing team. The post holder will deliver the highest standard of care required to meet the diverse and complex healthcare needs of an adult male population.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly team player who is, passionate about all aspects of Nursing, and who has exceptional clinical skills. The post holder will lead by example, demonstrating consistent exemplary standards of care and professionalism, is innovative and keen to drive nursing forward. HMP Littlehey is a large Category C prison located in the picturesque village of Perry near to Grafham Water near Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire with free parking, staff restaurant and an onsite gymnasium.

Healthcare services are delivered from two modern well equipped healthcare centres by a multi-disciplinary team who have, in the past, won the prestigious WHO European Best Practice in Prisons Award. If you are looking for a role that is as professionally challenging as it is rewarding then we would love to hear from you.

We are a warm and friendly team who pride ourselves on delivering a high standard of care. The successful candidates will benefit from an extensive supernumerary induction period, alongside regular supervision and appraisals and be encouraged to undertake training so why not drop us a line and come and have a look around.

Main duties of the job

The main core duties are:

  • Administration of medication
  • Emergency response
  • New reception screening
  • Nurse led clinics
  • Chronic disease management
  • Dressings
  • Minor illness
  • Phlebotomy
  • Student training
  • Palliative Care

About us

NHFT is an NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.

NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH013-HMPLIT

Job locations

HMP Littlehey

H M Prison

Huntingdon

PE28 0SR


Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential

Registered Nurse Adult educated to degree level, or with equivalent experience, with at least 2 years post-registration practice.

Excellent wide ranging clinical skills. A proven record of higher level clinical decision making ability.

Evidence of wide ranging post-registration healthcare training.

Desirable

A recognized management/teaching qualification.

Previous prison healthcare experience.

Evidence of specific prison healthcare training. Advanced/Immediate Life Support Provider.

Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Essential

Registered Nurse Adult educated to degree level, or with equivalent experience, with at least 2 years post-registration practice.

Excellent wide ranging clinical skills. A proven record of higher level clinical decision making ability.

Evidence of wide ranging post-registration healthcare training.

Desirable

A recognized management/teaching qualification.

Previous prison healthcare experience.

Evidence of specific prison healthcare training. Advanced/Immediate Life Support Provider.

Please note this post is subject to security vetting. To be considered for this post you will need to have continuously resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to this application and be able to evidence your years of residency.

For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You Section of the document.

Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • NMC qualification

Desirable

  • Previous prison experience

Interview

Essential

  • 2 years post graduation experience

Desirable

  • Intermediate life support

Security Vetting

Essential

  • The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards
Person Specification

Interview

Essential

  • NMC qualification

Desirable

  • Previous prison experience

Interview

Essential

  • 2 years post graduation experience

Desirable

  • Intermediate life support

Security Vetting

Essential

  • The application includes evidence of the required years of UK residency to meet prison vetting standards

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Littlehey

H M Prison

Huntingdon

PE28 0SR


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust

Address

HMP Littlehey

H M Prison

Huntingdon

PE28 0SR


Employer's website

https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Healthcare

Helen Burr

helen.burr@nhft.nhs.uk

01480335231

Details

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

270-TH013-HMPLIT

Job locations

HMP Littlehey

H M Prison

Huntingdon

PE28 0SR


Supporting documents

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