Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Sudbury, a category D Prison, located in Ashbourne in East Midlands.
HMP Sudbury is a adult male prison with a population of 661.
You will be based in a team of 10 within the Primary Care Team and will be based in the main healthcare department within HMP Sudbury, HMP Sudbury offers:
* Onsite parking
* Staff gym
* Secret Diner
* Career development
Hours:
* Monday - Sunday service hours per week
* Monday - Friday - 7.30am - 6pm (8pm finish on a Thursday)
* Saturday Sunday - 7.30am - 5pm
* 1 in 3 weekends.
* 8 week rolling rota
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary is between £34,428 - £41,659 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 Primary Care Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will
* Work within a multi-disciplinary 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
* Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
* Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
* Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
* Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders
* 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 multi-disciplinary teams.
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 Adult - NMC
* Evidence of Continued Professional Development
* Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
* A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
* Excellent communication skills
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
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,428 to £41,659 a year Between £34,428 - £41,659 depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
14019
Job locations
20 Ashbourne Rd
Oaks Green
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5HW
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Sudbury, a category D Prison, located in Ashbourne in East Midlands.
HMP Sudbury is a adult male prison with a population of 661.
You will be based in a team of 10 within the Primary Care Team and will be based in the main healthcare department within HMP Sudbury, HMP Sudbury offers:
* Onsite parking
* Staff gym
* Secret Diner
* Career development
Hours:
* Monday - Sunday service hours per week
* Monday - Friday - 7.30am - 6pm (8pm finish on a Thursday)
* Saturday Sunday - 7.30am - 5pm
* 1 in 3 weekends.
* 8 week rolling rota
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary is between £34,428 - £41,659 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 a Primary Care Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Sudbury, a category D Prison, located in Ashbourne in East Midlands.
HMP Sudbury is a adult male prison with a population of 661.
You will be based in a team of 10 within the Primary Care Team and will be based in the main healthcare department within HMP Sudbury, HMP Sudbury offers:
* Onsite parking
* Staff gym
* Secret Diner
* Career development
Hours:
* Monday - Sunday service hours per week
* Monday - Friday - 7.30am - 6pm (8pm finish on a Thursday)
* Saturday Sunday - 7.30am - 5pm
* 1 in 3 weekends.
* 8 week rolling rota
Salary
Youll receive an annual salary is between £34,428 - £41,659 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
20 Ashbourne Rd
Oaks Green
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5HW
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Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group
Address
20 Ashbourne Rd
Oaks Green
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 5HW
Employer's website
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