Job summary
Are you looking for a new challenge or the opportunity to develop your career pathway then this could be the job that you are looking for. The Physical Care Health Team at HMP Lincoln, are seeking a dynamic enthusiastic experienced Physical Care Health Nurse to join the team. We are looking for someone who enjoys a challenge, can work well within a team and autonomously.
NHFT provide healthcare health and wellbeing services within HMP Nottingham
AtNorthamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we're proud to be ratedOutstandingby the CQC. We're committed to innovation, inclusivity, and making a real difference in the lives of our patients and staff.
Why Join NHFT?
* Annual Leave:27 days 8 bank holidays (rising with service)
* NHS Pension Scheme
* Health & Wellbeing Support
* Learning & Development Opportunities
* Inclusive and supportive team culture
Main duties of the job
About the Role
As a Band 5 Physical Health 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 NHS Community and Mental Health Foundation Trust, providing physical, mental health and specialty services in hospital settings and in the community. We provide over 200 services across the county - as well as some specialist services in bordering and nearby counties. We work together with our partners to ensure that everyone who comes through our doors receives compassionate, person-centred care, regardless of their background or circumstances.
NHFT promotes a culture of learning, to improve the care and safety of our patients and colleagues. We have achieved our 'outstanding' rating by encouraging opportunity, innovation, development and growth across our workforce.
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
270-TG716-HMPLIN
Job locations
HMP Lincoln
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 4BD
Job description
Job 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.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
* 1. RGN on the NMC register
* 2. Experience of working as a Nurse following preceptorship
Desirable
* 1. Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment (desirable but not essential)
Skills and abilities
Essential
* 1. Autonomously assess and manage patient's care, with example.
* 2. Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained.
* 3. Ability to administer medications, with example.
Desirable
* Ability to use SystmOne
Person Specification
Knowledge and experience
Essential
* 1. RGN on the NMC register
* 2. Experience of working as a Nurse following preceptorship
Desirable
* 1. Have experience and knowledge of working in a secure environment (desirable but not essential)
Skills and abilities
Essential
* 1. Autonomously assess and manage patient's care, with example.
* 2. Have excellent written and oral communication skills, ensuring contemporaneous healthcare records are maintained.
* 3. Ability to administer medications, with example.
Desirable
* Ability to use SystmOne
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Lincoln
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 4BD
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust
Address
HMP Lincoln
Greetwell Road
Lincoln
LN2 4BD
Employer's website
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