Overview
Make a Real Difference in a Unique Setting. Are you a compassionate and motivated nurse looking for a rewarding challenge? Join Team NHFT as a Primary Care Nurse at HMP Lowdham Grange, where you'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to residents in a secure environment.
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) is Rated Outstanding by the CQC. We are committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.
About The Role
As a Band 5 Primary Care Nurse, you'll work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide holistic care to residents. You'll be involved in emergency response, screening, vaccination clinics, and nurse-led care delivery across the prison.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
* Delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care
* Conducting assessments, triage, and risk evaluations
* Administering medications and maintaining accurate records
* Participating in audits, clinical governance, and service improvement
* Supporting junior staff and contributing to team development
About Us
NHFT is an integrated primary care and mental health Trust, providing physical and mental health services in hospital settings, the community, and in prisons/detention centres. We focus on person-centered care and improving access to services. NHFT also provides health services to various prisons and detention centres in Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire. NHFT promotes a culture of learning to improve care and safety, supporting opportunity, innovation, development and growth.
Details
Date posted: 27 August 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 per year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 270-TG164-HMPLG
Job location: HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottingham, NG14 7DA
Job Description & Responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the About You section of the document.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (RGN/RMN) or Paramedic (HCPC registered)
Skills
Essential
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex environment
Other
Essential
* Commitment to professional development and high standards of care
Desirable
* Experience in secure or prison healthcare settings
* Experience in report writing and multi-agency collaboration
Other
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and it will be necessary for a DBS disclosure to be completed to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address: HMP Lowdham Grange, Nottingham, NG14 7DA
Employer's website: https://www.nhft.nhs.uk/
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Health Care Provider
Industries: Hospitals
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