We are currently recruiting for Practice Nurses to join our team within HMP Brixton.

Responsible To

Practice Nurse Prison Healthcare

Key Responsibilities

To work as part of a team of Primary Care Nurses within HMP Brixton Integrated Healthcare Services. Ensure that own clinical practice is consistent with autonomous practice within the role which covers areas of acute injury / illness and chronic disease management / health promotion / traditional patient care. To plan, and deliver high-quality nursing care to the prisoner population who have physical and mental health needs. To promote health and well being within the prisoner population, with an emphasis on the prevention of ill health and education of those with chronic diseases. Be an effective member of the Healthcare Service across the prison making a professional contribution to the development of an effective and pro-active Healthcare Service.

Skills & Experience

1st level Registered Nurse with current registration with the UK Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC).

Evidence of Continuous Professional Development to maintain up-to-date knowledge and on-going competence in all aspects of care delivery

• Proven post registration experience including evidence of working in any of these following clinical areas;

Accident & Emergency

Primary Care environments

Minor Injuries / Illness Units

Acute specialities at a senior level

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary team

Evidence of team working

Experience in management of long term conditions e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes & heart failure

Additional Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the EU as we are unable to provide sponsorship or assistance.

Employment subject to enhanced CRB check
Care UK Ltd - 12 months ago