Senior Primary Care Nurse - HMP High Down

Senior Primary Care Nurse - HMP High Down NHS AFC: Band 6

Contract: Permanent, Health & Justice Services - HMP High Down, 37.5 hours per week, 7 day working model.

Salary: £44,485 - £52,521 per annum (incl. Outer HCAS pro rata / part time). Closing 27/01/2026.

What CNWL does: We provide integrated patient centred care across hospitals, community clinics and at home. We work with diverse communities, support equality for LGBT+, BME and disabled people and are committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults.

Job Overview

As a Registered Adult Nurse with senior Band 5 experience, you will deliver comprehensive primary care in a prison setting. You will operate independently, provide supervision, training and support to staff, and work with multidisciplinary teams.

Main Duties of the Job

• Screen new arrivals and promote health.
• Manage long term conditions, minor ailments and respond to incidents.
• Collaborate with mental health, substancetersuch, GP, dentistry, optician, podiatry and other partners.
• Safeguard vulnerable patients in line with CNWL Trust policies.
• Apply local risk assessment and management protocols.
• Facil Tos appropriate referrals for complex care caregiverelts with
• Coordinate multidisciplinary clinical practice and treatment programmes.
• De escalate aggressive behaviours using skilled interventions.
• Attendонд and contribue to prison meetings, ensuring actions are communicated.
• Maintain high standards of clinical records and report writing.
• Provide and receive supervision, participate in audits and governance activities.
• Support teaching, training and supervision of nursing staff.
• Assist in service development and recruitment activities.
• Maintain electronic clinical records and provide data to service leads.
• Comply with health, safety, security and professional policies.

Person Specification Previous Experience

Senior Band 5 or equivalent.

Ability to keep accurate records.

Experience delivering high quality care and exceptional service.

Experience of providing and receiving supervision.

Experience running clinics.

Experience with IT systems.

Experience working within a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Evidence of personal and professional development since registration.
• ENB 998 or equivalent.
• Chronic disease management or long term condition qualification.

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality and record keeping.
• Understanding of multidisciplinary team roles.
• Evidence based practice and clinical governance knowledge.
• Ability to give and receive feedback, and provide support and supervision.
• Knowledge of current developments in specialist clinical area.
• Caring, non judgmental approach.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Flexible to day and night shifts.

EEO & Safeguarding

CNWL NHS Foundation Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable adults and follows safe recruitment practices to protect them. All staff and volunteers share this commitment.

Employer Certification

You must hold appropriate UK professional registration held in good standing.

Contact

Sophie Marshall
Interim Primary Care Team Lead
Email:

Notes

Vacancies may be withdrawn before closure date. Applications for sponsorship are welcomed; check UKVI eligibility. Probationary period of 13 weeks applies.