Unscheduled Care Nurse
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
London, SW2 5XF
Salary
£44,478 to £55,086
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 September 2026
1 days left
In plain English
What this job actually involves
You will work as a nurse at HMP Brixton, triaging emergencies, giving medication, running clinics and helping patients avoid hospital stays. It suits experienced nurses who enjoy fast‑paced, team‑based work in a secure setting.
What you'll need
- Registered Nurse (NMC) with a current practising licence.
- Legal right to work in the UK.
- Able to pass security and vetting checks for prison work.
- Experience in acute or unscheduled care and medication administration.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
How to boost your chances
- Prepare your NMC registration number and proof of right to work for the application.
- Highlight any previous work in prisons, emergency departments or mental health on your CV.
- Show examples of teamwork and handling urgent situations in your resume.
- Be ready to discuss how you keep patient care person‑centred and evidence‑based.
- Research Practice Plus Group’s Health in Justice services to show genuine interest.
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Job description
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE + MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE We have an exciting opportunity for a Unscheduled Care Nurse to join our team at HMP Brix...
As an Unscheduled Care Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will
- Triage and emergency care response
- 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
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Unscheduled Care Nurse to join our team at HMP Brixton in London.
Hours
The shifts are 07:30 -20:30 Monday to Friday and 08:30-20:30 Saturday to Sunday
There are no night shifts currently but this is subject to change and may become part of the shift patterns. Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary of £46,478 to £55,086 per annum 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.
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 or Paramedic
- Current professional qualification (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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First seen
18 August 2026
Last checked
20 August 2026
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