Job Description

Nurse Practitioner (Prescriber) – HMP Chelmsford

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Salary: £43,000-£50,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the role

Are you a skilled Nurse Prescriber looking for a fulfilling role where you can provide high-quality healthcare in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? This is your opportunity a dedicated healthcare team in a secure prison service, where your expertise will directly impact the well-being of individuals with complex health needs.

This is not your average nursing role. Working in a secure prison environment, you will experience diverse patient cases ranging from primary care to acute conditions. You will work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care, assessing patients, prescribing treatment, and referring when necessary.
• Diagnose and manage a range of conditions, from minor injuries to long-term illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.
• Prescribe and monitor medications, including for mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety.
• Assess and support patients experiencing substance misuse, including harm reduction strategies and referrals for medication-assisted treatment.
• Conduct testicular lump assessments and refer patients for further investigation when necessary.
• Assess and manage dermatological conditions, recognising signs that require specialist referral.
• Carry out first reception screenings for new prisoners and assess their fitness for detention, release, or transfer.
• Support and mentor junior staff, ensuring high standards of care within the team.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the prison and provide necessary treatment.
• Work within the secure environment, maintaining professional boundaries and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• Current NMC registration as a Nurse Practitioner with a V300 Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Experience working in primary care, urgent care, or prison healthcare settings.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to work independently within your scope of practice.
• Knowledge and experience in prescribing and managing chronic and acute health conditions.
• An understanding of mental health medications and the ability to support patients with anxiety and depression.
• Experience managing substance misuse cases, including providing harm reduction strategies and referrals.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• The resilience to work in a challenging and secure environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £43,000-£50,000 per annum.
• Group sick pay policy.
• Life assurance for financial security.
• Access to earned wages to help cover unexpected expenses.
• Wellbeing support, including mental health resources, post-trauma support, and legal and financial guidance.
• Career development opportunities through our Outstanding-rated learning and development team.

We encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career!