Senior Primary Care Nurse

A senior primary care nurse will join the health-in-justice team at HMP New Hall in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, delivering nurse-led care within a close-knit multidisciplinary group. The role involves leading medication rounds, conducting reception screening, responding to emergencies and providing personalised, non-judgemental treatment while championing best practice and quality improvement across a secure environment.

Applicants must be a registered adult nurse with the NMC, hold a current professional qualification and demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Experience in a health-care setting, preferably within a prison or community context, is desirable. The post offers a permanent part-time contract of 25 hours per week, with shifts rotating across evenings and nights, including one weekend per month. The salary ranges from £29,072.67 to £32,783.33 per annum, and the role provides bespoke induction, a dedicated learning management system, regional career development and access to an employee assistance helpline. Applications close on 16 October 2026 and must be submitted through the original advert.