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Registered General Nurse
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Do you want to be part of a dynamic community here at Spectrum? Whether you are starting out in your healthcare journey or are an experienced healthcare professional looking for a new challenge, we’ve got a role for you!
Working in prison healthcare brings unique challenges and opportunities for professional growth. You’ll deliver high-quality nursing care to a diverse patient group, supporting physical and mental health needs in a fast-paced setting.
If you’re seeking a role that allows you to utilise your nursing, interpersonal and clinical skills to prevent patients returning to this environment whilst continuing to learn in a dynamic environment, please apply today!
Main Duties of the Job
As a senior nurse, you’ll combine advanced clinical skills with leadership responsibilities during your shift, ensuring high standards of care and compliance in a secure environment.
- Lead advanced nurse-led clinics (e.g., tissue viability, chronic disease management)
- Provide senior clinical oversight during shifts
- Mentor and support nursing teams when required
- Manage complex patient cases and escalate appropriately
- Participate in audits and quality checks as directed
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with prison protocols
No two days are the same – you’ll work in a supportive team environment where adaptability and professionalism are key.
Working for Our Organisation
The Health and Justice division of Spectrum Community Health plays a crucial role in positively impacting the lives of individuals within secure environments, sexual health services and short-term holding facilities.
We offer an array of opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience.
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Person Specification
Education and Training – Essential
- Registered General Nurse Level 1
- Evidence of ongoing CPD and delivery of evidence based care
Knowledge and Experience – Essential
- Significant experience in clinical governance and audits
- Leadership and team support skills
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
- Ability to manage complex cases in a challenging environment
Desirable
- Experience of working within Health & Justice
- Experience of working in primary care/substance misuse/acute care
- Understanding of local and national key documents and their impact on health care delivery in a prison setting
- Advanced qualifications in primary care or long-term condition
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
- Accurate record keeping
Personal Qualities
- Professional attitude Positive approach to change Non-judgemental and respectful
Applicant Requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.