Prison Cleared Registered General Nurse in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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Job Title
Prison Cleared Registered General Nurse

Location
Nottingham, UK

Salary
£27 - £37 Hourly

Contract Type
Ongoing, Locum, Ad-hoc / Part Time

Working Hours
Flexible ad-hoc or part-time shifts over a 7-day service with varied hours between 07:30 - 21:00 or 07:30 - 18:00

Job Overview
Exciting opportunity for a Prison Cleared Registered General Nurse in Nottingham, UK. This rewarding locum position offers an hourly rate of £27 - £37 and is ongoing. As an RGN with prison clearance, you will be delivering high-quality nursing care within a custodial setting. Join our team and make a meaningful difference while advancing your career in a unique environment.

You must have current prison clearance to be considered for this role.

Perks and Benefits

• Embrace the flexibility of ad-hoc and part-time shifts, allowing you to balance your work and personal life effortlessly.

• Enjoy the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging setting where no two days are the same.

• Gain access to a variety of learning and development opportunities, helping you expand your skills and advance your career.

• Experience the satisfaction of making a difference in the lives of individuals with unique healthcare needs.

Purpose of the Role

To deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care to individuals within a custodial setting, ensuring health needs are met in line with NHS standards. The postholder will provide primary care, long-term condition management, and urgent care to people in prison, promoting health, wellbeing, and rehabilitation while maintaining security and professional boundaries.

What You Will Do

• Deliver high-quality general nursing care to patients in a prison setting.

• Undertake comprehensive health assessments, triage, and care planning for new admissions and existing patients.

• Manage acute and chronic conditions including diabetes, respiratory disease, cardiovascular conditions, and wound care.

• Administer medications safely, including controlled drugs, in line with PGDs and Trust policy.

• Provide emergency and urgent care, responding to medical incidents within the prison.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote healthy lifestyles, including smoking cessation, substance misuse support, and health education.

• Support patients with mental health needs, learning disabilities, and substance misuse issues in partnership with specialist teams.

• Identify and manage safeguarding concerns, including vulnerability, self-harm, and suicide risk.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, mental health teams, substance misuse services, prison officers, and allied health professionals.

Qualifications

• Registered General Nurse (Adult) qualification.

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Prison security clearance (or willingness to undergo vetting).

Person Specification

• Experience working as an RGN in a primary care, community, or acute setting.

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care autonomously.

• Experience managing long-term conditions and delivering clinical interventions.

Why Nottingham?
Nottingham is a vibrant city, perfect for those seeking culture and adventure. With its lively atmosphere, rich history, and beautiful surroundings, it offers a great place to live and work. Enjoy exploring the city's unique shops, cafes, and attractions in your free time. Join us in Nottingham and bring your skills to a role that truly makes a difference.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Prison Cleared Registered General Nurses seeking flexible locum work in a unique and impactful healthcare setting are encouraged to apply now and make a real difference.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Sanctuary Personnel, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Sanctuary Personnel, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.