Senior Nurse
Job Description
Are you an experienced nurse ready to take on a leadership role in a truly meaningful healthcare setting? Join Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a secure environment.
This is more than a senior nursing role—it’s an opportunity to lead, inspire, and support individuals on their journey toward better health and a more positive future
As a Senior Registered Nurse, you will provide expert clinical care and leadership within a nurse-led integrated primary care service. Working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, you’ll support individuals with complex health needs while helping to shape high standards of care across the team.
You will also play a vital role in promoting health, wellbeing, and rehabilitation—supporting patients as they prepare for reintegration into the community.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Leadership & Patient Care
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within a prison healthcare setting
- Manage a complex caseload, ensuring safe and effective patient outcomes
- Conduct reception screenings and respond to medical emergencies
- Lead on long-term condition management and planned clinical care
Specialist Interventions
- Provide enhanced assessment and diagnostic services
- Support care across mental health, physical health, and substance misuse services
- Promote health education and preventative care initiatives
Team Coordination & Supervision
- Oversee the day-to-day coordination of the healthcare team
- Provide clinical supervision and mentorship to Band 5 nurses, healthcare assistants, and students
- Offer guidance, support, and leadership to maintain high standards of care
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a confident and compassionate Senior Registered Nurse with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.
Essential Requirements
- Registered Nurse (NMC registered)
- Proven experience in a clinical setting (Band 5 or above)
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills
- Ability to manage complex patient needs in a secure environment
Desirable Skills
- Experience in prison healthcare, mental health, or community care
- Experience in supervising or mentoring junior staff
- Excellent communication and multidisciplinary teamwork skills
Why Join Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust?
At Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust, you’ll be part of a leading provider of NHS prison healthcare, mental health services, and community care.
What You’ll Gain
- A supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for career progression and leadership development
- Exposure to diverse and complex clinical cases
- The chance to make a real impact on patient outcomes
About Oxleas Healthcare Services
Oxleas delivers a broad range of integrated NHS healthcare services across community and secure environments, including:
- Mental health and psychiatric care
- Community nursing and therapy services
- Learning disability support
- Prison and secure healthcare services
With over 125 sites across London, Kent, and the South of England, Oxleas is one of the UK’s largest providers of prison healthcare services, delivering care that is accessible, responsive, and patient-focused.
Our Purpose and Values
Our mission is simple yet powerful:
To improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families.
Our Values
- We’re Kind
- We’re Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
This role offers a unique opportunity to combine your clinical expertise with leadership—helping to shape services, support colleagues, and improve lives in a challenging yet deeply rewarding environment.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your nursing career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply or Learn More
For further details or an informal discussion:
Ann Woolway – Head of Healthcare
Email: ann.woolway@nhs.net
