Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Moorland, a men's category C Prison and young offender institution located in South Yorkshire.
Good Induction for new starters, triage training and lots of different training packages on offer, sharing best practice across the LD forum . Free parking, low turnover of staff, wellbeing days, strong relationships and partnerships.Hours
37.5 hours a week, 8-4pm Monday to Friday and does include weekend working, 1 in 6 weekends, working the same hoursSalary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £41659 per annum FTE - depending on experience.
How will we support you?
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 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 a Learning Disability Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and in partnership with other services, agencies and organisations. You will be required to developing specialist clinical skills in working with an offender population with a diversity of presenting problems, including psychosis and personality disorder, that feature alongside their learning disability and/or autism spectrum disorder.
- You will be responsible for making a clinical judgment with regard to their immediate needs and long term treatment, administer medication as prescribed by the doctor within the guidelines for medicines administration.
- You will provide a holistic package of care to patients within the prison system and manage the assessment of health needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care, for the prison population, including clinical risk assessment.
- Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice Competency framework.
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 Nurse (RNLD) with current NMC registration
- Evidence of continued CPD
- To have experience in or be willing to develop skills in relevance to clinical area.
- Be able to find and use new information in relation to patient care.
- Competency in the core skills, knowledge and attitudes, relevant to the clinical area including knowledge of the mental health act 1983, Management and Administration of all necessary resources to deliver care, assessment, treatment and care management and collaborative working
- Understanding of clinical governance
Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.
Details
Date posted
08 November 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,428 to £41,659 a year Up to £41,659 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13031-2
Job locations
Bawtry Rd
Hatfield
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN7 6BW
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
Bawtry Rd
Hatfield
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN7 6BW
Employer's website
https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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