Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner team at HMP Onley, a category C Prison located in Rugby. Working across 2 sites, 2 days at HMP Rye Hill, 3 days at HMP Onley.
HMP Onley is a male prison and has a population of 980 males.
HMP Rye Hill is a male prison and has a population of 664 As a Advanced Clinical Practitioner you must be a Substance Misuse Prescriber and experience within Mental Health. Both sites offer:
* Onsite parking
* Access to gym
* Health and Wellness
* Training and Development opportunities
Hours
* Monday - Friday hours per week
* Monday, Wednesday and Friday based at HMP Onley
* Tuesday and Thursday based at HMP Rye Hill
* 8am-4pm
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £59,677 - £66,792 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 Advanced Clinical Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will
* Demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems
* Provide clinical leadership for the mental health team, This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; mental health, and substance misuse practitioners
* You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times
* Supporting senior clinicians on site you will be part of the daily leadership team, providing clinical input for all patients
* As a clinical expert in your field, you will work with the team to ensure; patient safety, the management of complex cases and ensure the most up to date treatment methodology is applied to patient care.
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 Mental Health / Adult
* Independent/supplementary prescriber qualification - SMS Prescriber - Essential
* RCGP2 - Essential
* MSc in Advanced Practice
* Experience working autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner following best practice guidance
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.
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Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£59,667 to £66,792 a year Between £59,677 - £66,792 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
13958-1
Job locations
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner team at HMP Onley, a category C Prison located in Rugby. Working across 2 sites, 2 days at HMP Rye Hill, 3 days at HMP Onley.
HMP Onley is a male prison and has a population of 980 males.
HMP Rye Hill is a male prison and has a population of 664 As a Advanced Clinical Practitioner you must be a Substance Misuse Prescriber and experience within Mental Health. Both sites offer:
* Onsite parking
* Access to gym
* Health and Wellness
* Training and Development opportunities
Hours
* Monday - Friday hours per week
* Monday, Wednesday and Friday based at HMP Onley
* Tuesday and Thursday based at HMP Rye Hill
* 8am-4pm
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £59,677 - £66,792 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for an Advanced Clinical Practitioner team at HMP Onley, a category C Prison located in Rugby. Working across 2 sites, 2 days at HMP Rye Hill, 3 days at HMP Onley.
HMP Onley is a male prison and has a population of 980 males.
HMP Rye Hill is a male prison and has a population of 664 As a Advanced Clinical Practitioner you must be a Substance Misuse Prescriber and experience within Mental Health. Both sites offer:
* Onsite parking
* Access to gym
* Health and Wellness
* Training and Development opportunities
Hours
* Monday - Friday hours per week
* Monday, Wednesday and Friday based at HMP Onley
* Tuesday and Thursday based at HMP Rye Hill
* 8am-4pm
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £59,677 - £66,792 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.
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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.
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.
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
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
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Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
HMP Onley
Rugby
Northamptonshire
CV23 8AP
Employer's website
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