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Practice NurseNHS

London, N7 8TT Permanent £46,478 to £55,086
Posted 21 September 2026 Closing date 5 October 2026
Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Rail Station (0.1 miles, direct) Caledonian Road Underground Station (0.3 miles, direct) Victoria Station (3.6 miles, direct)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our Planned  team at HMP Pentonville  a category B Prison located in London

We offer convenient onsite parking, a welcoming canteen, and access to a gym to help you stay active and healthy. Youll also have the opportunity to build a broad range of clinical skills through varied and rewarding training, including long-term health conditions, wound care, vaccination training, and much more.

Hours

37.5 hr  8am  -4pm  Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55086 per annum

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 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 a Practice Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Teams will work together at each stage of the patient journey, supporting them as they arrive into prison (Early Days in Custody Team), delivering the care they need, promoting good health and supporting resettlement (Planned Care Team) and responding to urgent and emergency needs (Unscheduled Care Team).
  • As a Practice Nurse you need expert clinical skills and demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems. You will provide clinical leadership for the Primary care team and be a critical leader within the scheduled care Team.
  • You will be accountable for your own practice, including the assessment, diagnosis, treatment and discharge or referral of patients, independent of medical intervention.
  • This will include managing a case load i,e long term conditions and QoF management.

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

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our Planned  team at HMP Pentonville  a category B Prison located in London

We offer convenient onsite parking, a welcoming canteen, and access to a gym to help you stay active and healthy. Youll also have the opportunity to build a broad range of clinical skills through varied and rewarding training, including long-term health conditions, wound care, vaccination training, and much more.

Hours

37.5 hr  8am  -4pm  Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55086 per annum

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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

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: Adult Nursing with current NMC registration
  • Experience working autonomously as a clinical practitioner following best practice guidance and identifying risk to patients through sound use of clinical expertise
  • Knowledge of the statutory requirements for the safeguarding of adults and children
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate openly, consistently and clearly

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.

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