Public Health Lead
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
London, SW2 5XFView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£46,478 to £55,086
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team a...
As a Public Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Lead on prevention, promotion and protection of our prison communities.
- Ensure effective and consistent delivery of national screening programmes, Health and Justice Indicators of Performance, health checks, blood borne virus screening, recording public health activity in the secure estate and leading our health promotion strategy.
- Be our Infection Prevention and Control Lead, maintaining standards and leading the management of outbreaks.
- Campaigns, providing health promotion and disease prevention advice for patients.
- Coordinate all clinical activity in relation to screening and health prevention including section 7a and HJIPs; undertake screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriately to findings and work with others to protect the publics health.
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
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Nurse to join our Primary Care team at HMP Brixton , a category B Prison located in South London
HMP Brixton offers convenient onsite parking and access to a gym, supporting a healthy and active lifestyle. There are also a range of learning and development opportunities to help staff build their skills and progress their careers. Hours
37.5 hours working Mon - fri between 9am-5pm Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £55,086 per annum
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 on a permanent basis and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.
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 NMC Nurse
- Demonstrate a passion for working in public health and infection prevention and control
- Evidence of post registration CPD
- UKPHR registration is highly advantageous, as is a public health qualification and Infection prevention and control qualification
- Non-judgmental and compassionate approach
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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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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