Practice Nurse
Job Description
Looking for a meaningful nursing role where your work truly matters? This Practice Nurse position at HMP Thameside offers a unique opportunity to deliver essential healthcare within a secure environment—making a real difference in people’s lives every day.
Join Practice Plus Group and become part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team dedicated to improving healthcare access for all, regardless of background or circumstances.
This Practice Nurse job in South East London is based within a Category B prison, providing primary care services to patients in a secure setting. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a structured and supportive environment.
Working Hours
- Monday to Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- 24-hour service environment with structured shift patterns
Salary
- Up to £55,086 per annum (full-time position)
Key Responsibilities
Deliver High-Quality Patient Care
Provide face-to-face clinical care, including comprehensive health assessments, diagnosis, treatment, and referrals where necessary.
Manage Complex Clinical Needs
Use advanced clinical skills to assess and manage complex patient conditions, including long-term illnesses and wound care.
Work Within a Multidisciplinary Team
Collaborate with healthcare professionals such as doctors, mental health specialists, and substance misuse practitioners to ensure holistic patient care.
Clinical Accountability
Take responsibility for your own practice, ensuring all care is delivered within your scope of competence and clinical guidelines.
Promote Safe and Effective Practice
Identify risks, follow safeguarding protocols, and contribute to maintaining high clinical standards within the unit.
Career Development & Support
At Practice Plus Group, your growth matters. You’ll benefit from:
- Bespoke induction and Health in Justice training programme
- Structured competency framework
- Access to a dedicated Learning Management System
- Regional and national career progression opportunities
- Ongoing professional development support
Employee Benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Financial support services when needed
- Continuous learning and career growth opportunities
Candidate Requirements
Essential Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing)
- Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Essential Skills & Experience
- Ability to work independently as a clinical practitioner
- Strong knowledge of clinical assessment, diagnosis, and patient care planning
- Understanding of clinical audits and evidence-based practice
- Knowledge of safeguarding regulations for adults and children
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to continuous professional development
Desirable Experience
- Experience in hospital, community, or prison healthcare settings
- Familiarity with secure or custodial healthcare environments
About the Organisation
Practice Plus Group is a leading independent provider of NHS services, delivering care to over 40,000 patients in secure environments across more than 50 facilities, including prisons and immigration centres.
The organization is guided by strong core values:
- Treat everyone with respect and compassion
- Act with integrity at all times
- Embrace diversity and inclusion
- Work collaboratively to improve outcomes
Important Information
- Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
- Employment is subject to enhanced security clearance and vetting checks due to the nature of the role
Why Join This Role?
This is more than just a nursing job—it’s a chance to make a real social impact. Working in a secure healthcare setting allows you to support underserved populations while developing advanced clinical and decision-making skills.
If you are a compassionate, driven nurse looking for a rewarding career in primary care and health in justice, this role offers both professional growth and purpose.
