Senior Public Health Nurse

Job title:

Senior Public Health Nurse

Company:

NHS

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Nurse to join our primary care team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester.HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.Hours37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday – 07:30 – 15:30 or 8:00 – 16:00Salary£46,525 – £52,507 depending on experienceHow will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.Main duties of the jobAs a Public Health Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Lead on prevention, promotion and protection of our prison communities.
• Ensure effective and consistent delivery of national screening programmes, Health and Justice Indicators of Performance, health checks, blood borne virus screening, recording public health activity in the secure estate and leading our health promotion strategy.
• Be our Infection Prevention and Control Lead, maintaining standards and leading the management of outbreaks.
• Campaigns, providing health promotion and disease prevention advice for patients.
• Coordinate all clinical activity in relation to screening and health prevention including section 7a and HJIPs; undertake screening of individuals and populations and respond appropriately to findings and work with others to protect the publics health.

If you are interested in career development, we have a wide range of opportunities for you to develop your skills and experience, which include both internal and external options for development and learning.It doesnt stop there we also offer:

• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
• Support to grow in your role and continue your professional development
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when you need it

About usThe Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. Were the UKs leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.Practice Plus Groups purpose is to Unlock your best work life and we stand by our core values:

• we treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated
• we act with integrity
• we embrace diversity
• we strive to do things better together

We are looking for caring, compassionate but also driven professionals who can help us drive our vision for a fair and inclusive healthcare access to all.Qualifications required

• Registered NMC Nurse
• Demonstrate a passion for working in public health and infection prevention and control
• Evidence of post registration CPD
• UKPHR registration is highly advantageous, as is a public health qualification and or Infection prevention and control qualification. Relevant experience in these areas would also be considered.
• Non-judgmental and compassionate approach

Secure environments are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If youre looking for a role where you can develop your existing healthcare skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this could be the right opportunity for you.DetailsDate posted05 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£46,525 to £52,507 a year £46,525 – £52,507 depending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number11818-3Job locationsRomsey RdWinchesterHampshireSO22 5DFJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Nurse to join our primary care team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester.HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.Hours37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday – 07:30 – 15:30 or 8:00 – 16:00Salary£46,525 – £52,507 depending on experienceHow will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesUNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFEWe have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Public Health Nurse to join our primary care team at HMP Winchester, a category B Prison located in central Winchester.HMP Winchester is a Category B Local remand prison located in Central Winchester accommodating approximately 670 male prisoners.Although the site is close to Winchester city centre there is onsite parking for all staff and it is a short walk from Winchester train station.Hours37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday – 07:30 – 15:30 or 8:00 – 16:00Salary£46,525 – £52,507 depending on experienceHow will we support you?Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training courseCompetency frameworkRegional and national career development opportunitiesOur bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needsSupport from the wider teamCandidates are required to have a Legal right to work in the UK and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

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Expected salary

£46525 – 52507 per year

Location

Winchester

Job date

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:42:00 GMT

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