About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Primary Care Nurse to join our Pharmacy team at HMP Foston Hall, a closed category women’s Prison and Young Offenders Institution located in the village of Foston in Derbyshire, England.
Location and Capacity
HMP Foston Hall has a capacity of 350 females aged 18 and over.
Benefits
- Onsite parking
- Career and development opportunities
- Onsite gym
- Onsite café
Hours
- Monday–Sunday service
- 37.5 hours per week
- Days 7 am–8 pm
- Nights 7.45 pm–7.15 am
- 1 weekend in 3
- 3–4 night shifts per month
- Rotations scheduled 3 months in advance
Salary
This full‑time position offers an annual salary between £43 609 and £49 175, depending on experience.
Support
- Bespoke induction, including Introducing Health in Justice training
- Competency framework
- Regional and national career development opportunities
- Bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs
- Support from the wider team
Candidates are required to have a legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Responsibilities
- Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver a nurse‑led service and prevent hospital admissions.
- Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening.
- Provide evidence‑based care that is personalised and informed by patient feedback.
- Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference.
- Inspire excellence by forging strong links with partners and stakeholders, providing a trustworthy service.
- Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence‑based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
- Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multidisciplinary teams and supporting each other to do a great job.
Career Development
We offer a wide range of internal and external development and learning opportunities.
Additional Benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support to grow in your role and continue professional development
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed
Qualifications
- Registered nurse – Adult NMC
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Understanding of complexities of multidisciplinary and multi‑agency working
- Excellent communication skills
- Proactive problem‑solving skills
- Motivated individually and in team settings
Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is highly desirable but not essential.
Secure environments are challenging yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals. If you are looking to develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an ever‑changing environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.
