Early Days in Custody Nurse

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

Due to the upcoming recategorisation to a Category B Remand Prison, we have an exciting opportunity for an Early Days in Custody Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton

HMP Brixton will be a Category B male prison from April 2025 housing men on remand. Our patients needs will vary greatly but there will be a focus on mental health, substance misuse and early days in custody

Hours

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Salary

This position is full time youll receive an annual salary up to £53,000 per annum - depending on experience. 

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 an Early Days in Custody Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will

• work in reception screening new arrivals to the prison.
• complete a detailed reception screen and assess risk on new patients.
• ascertain what needs that patient requires within those first 48 hours and make a referral to the EDIC referral Hub
• work in the First Night Centre and complete secondary health screening to establish any other needs that they patient may require

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.

Qualifications required

• Registered Adult Nurse with current registration with NMC
• Demonstrate a passion for working in sexual health services
• Evidence of post registration CPD
• Able to work autonomously as a registered professional by on-going assessment, planning, management and evaluation of care following best practice guidance

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.