Overview
Job Title: Prison Cleared General Nurse - Primary Care
Location: HMP Deerbolt, Bowes Rd, Barnard Castle DL12 9BG
Hourly Rate: £26.28 PAYE (before holiday pay) | £29.57 PAYE (including holiday pay)
Type: Full-time, Ongoing
Shift Pattern: 07:30 - 20:15, including weekend cover
Are you an experienced and prison-cleared General Nurse looking for a rewarding opportunity within primary care? This ongoing, full-time locum role offers a competitive rate and the opportunity to work in a secure prison setting where your clinical skills will have a meaningful impact.
Benefits
* Locum Flexibility: Greater control over your schedule, with the freedom to choose shifts that suit your lifestyle.
* Competitive Pay: Hourly rate reflective of your experience and commitment.
* Unique Experience: Develop your skills in a secure setting with professional growth and clinical challenge.
* Supportive Team: Collaborative environment with emphasis on learning and development.
* Skill Maintenance: Essential training including ILS and MAST compliance.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality nursing care within a male prison population in a fast-paced primary care environment.
* Conduct nurse-led clinics, respond to emergencies, and manage day-to-day patient care.
* Accurately document patient care in line with NHS and prison healthcare standards.
* Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
* Administer medications, conduct assessments, and uphold patient safety and wellbeing at all times.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Prison-cleared General Nurse with eligibility to work in primary care settings.
* Ability to operate in a secure prison environment and support male inmates’ healthcare needs.
* Experience delivering nurse-led clinics and handling emergencies within primary care.
* Commitment to maintaining clinical skills through ongoing training (including ILS and MAST compliance).
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