Senior Primary Care Nurse

NHS

  • Wetherby, West Yorkshire
  • £42,094-47,466 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in Wetherby.HMP Wealstun is a male prison with a capacity for 832. Ideal candidate would have experience working in a secure environment and be able to work independently.PPG pathway opportunities offered in this role including Nurse Prescribing which can be offered after probation.Hours37.5 hours a week, 12 hour shifts working across 3 days but covering 7 days per week. Every 8 weeks an extra shift. Working every other weekend.SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 47466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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 jobAs a Senior Primary Care Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
  • Lead a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions
  • Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
  • Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
  • Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
  • Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders and providing a service that people can trust, feel safe within, and feel proud of
  • Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
  • Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.
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 usThe 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 Adult
  • Current professional qualification (NMC)
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Long term conditions experience - desirable
  • Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
  • Motivated as an individual and when working in a team
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.DetailsDate posted03 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£42,094 to £47,466 a year 42094-47466 per annumContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number12518Job locationsThorp ArchWetherbyWest YorkshireLS23 7AZJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in Wetherby.HMP Wealstun is a male prison with a capacity for 832. Ideal candidate would have experience working in a secure environment and be able to work independently.PPG pathway opportunities offered in this role including Nurse Prescribing which can be offered after probation.Hours37.5 hours a week, 12 hour shifts working across 3 days but covering 7 days per week. Every 8 weeks an extra shift. Working every other weekend.SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 47466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Wealstun, a category C Prison located in Wetherby.HMP Wealstun is a male prison with a capacity for 832. Ideal candidate would have experience working in a secure environment and be able to work independently.PPG pathway opportunities offered in this role including Nurse Prescribing which can be offered after probation.Hours37.5 hours a week, 12 hour shifts working across 3 days but covering 7 days per week. Every 8 weeks an extra shift. Working every other weekend.SalaryThis position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to 47466 per annum FTE - depending on experience.How will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates 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.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
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