Registered Primary Care Nurse - HMP Berwyn

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

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Job summary

HMP Berwyn is a category C local training prison with a remand function serving courts in North Wales with a capacity of 2000 men.

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) provides a dedicated health and wellbeing service supporting patients with often complex needs including physical, mental health and substance misuse issues.

We offer training and development opportunities in our friendly and supportive teams. Full-time, part-time, flexible working, fixed shift patterns, weekends and nights only contracts are available in addition to a range of other employee benefits.

Shifts times can vary but day cover is from 07:00-19:30 and night cover is 19:00-07:30.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Main duties of the job

You will carry out core duties along with your colleagues from Mental Health, Learning Disability and Substance Misuse services, as well as providing a service in your own specialised area. You will be responsible for providing support to your Team Leader in the management and supervision of the work of the Band 5 Nurses and Healthcare Support Workers in your team.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

HMP Berwyn opened in 2017, and accommodates up to 2,000 men, HMP Berwyn is a modern prison and currently the largest in the UK. It is committed to providing a safe and educational environment where men can learn new skills to help them when they leave custody.

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HMP-NMR006-0425

Job locations

HMP Berwyn

Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate,

Wrexham

LL13 9QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets desirable criteria

Skills

Essential

  • Meets essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

  • Meets essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets desirable criteria
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Meets essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets desirable criteria

Skills

Essential

  • Meets essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets desirable criteria

Experience

Essential

  • Meets essential criteria

Desirable

  • Meets desirable criteria

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

HMP Berwyn

Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate,

Wrexham

LL13 9QE


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

HMP Berwyn

Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate,

Wrexham

LL13 9QE


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy head of healthcare

Samantha Keane

Samantha.keane@wales.nhs.uk

01978523132

Date posted

09 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HMP-NMR006-0425

Job locations

HMP Berwyn

Bridge Road North, Wrexham Industrial Estate,

Wrexham

LL13 9QE


Supporting documents

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