Primary Care Nurse - Prison Service
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Up to 29.2
- Hours / week
- 29.2
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Prison Nurse with an interest in primary care to join the NHS Forth Valley Prisons team. The role involves delivering trauma-informed, person-centred, safe, and effective care within a unique environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing significantly to the healthcare needs of a complex and vulnerable population. The post requires a first-level registered nurse with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of autonomous work and clinical decision-making. You will support the development of a modern and innovative healthcare service.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £34,544 – £43,039 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258668
Salary:
Band 5 (£34,544 - £43,039)
Job closing date:
30/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
NHS Forth Valley Prisons
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Up to 29.2
Job posted date:
16/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Forth Valley
Department:
Prison Healthcare
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Skilled Prison Nurse with an interest in primary care to join our team Forth Valley Prisons. Our ethos is to deliver trauma informed, person centred, safe & effective care to our patients.
We are recruiting dynamic, compassionate and enthusiastic Nurses who want to be part of our multi disciplinary, integrated team. If you are looking for increased job satisfaction, a variety of challenging and exciting roles then come and join Forth Valley Prison Healthcare.
The team are currently undertaking new and exciting opportunities within the Primary Care nursing role. You will deliver high quality care and treatment within this unique environment, working in partnership with The Scottish Prison Service, and wider agencies. You will be a vital part of a holistic service, making a significant contribution to the health care needs, outcomes and experience of a complex and vulnerable population.
The post holder will be a first level registered nurse, looking to develop
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