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Night NurseNHS

Preston, PR1 5AB Permanent £34,428 to £41,659
Posted 25 September 2026 Closing date 14 October 2026
Preston Rail Station (0.8 miles, direct) Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) (15.0 miles, direct) Arrival Stand (8.7 miles, direct)

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Nurse to join our Primary Care and Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Preston.

HMP Preston is a remand male prison age from 18 + and a capacity of 680.

The Night Nurse will be based in the healthcare department and will be assisting with emergency response and being part of the Primary Care Team.  Please keep in mind as a night nurse there will be a requirement to do a day shift on rotation for ongoing professional development and support every 3 - 6 months.

As part of your induction the first 4 weeks will be days and once this is completed you will then go on to your permeant night rota.     Hours:

  • Monday - Sunday - 37.5 hours per week
  • 8.15pm - 7.45am - Nights Only
  • 7 nights on - 7 nights on

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates 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 job

As a Primary Care Nurse your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a nurse led service and prevent hospital admissions
  • Undertake medication rounds, dispense controlled medication, attend emergency response situations, assess patients, and undertake reception screening
  • Use your skills and knowledge to deliver nurse led clinics to your patient group whilst being supported by a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Provide outstanding evidence based care to our patients, seeking out, listening to and acting on their feedback, so that care is personalised and informed by what matters to them.
  • Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a real difference
  • Inspire excellence by forging strong links with our partners and stakeholders
  • Promote best practice, clinical supervision, evidence based care and continuous quality improvement, embedding a culture of shared learning.
  • Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, building strong multi-disciplinary teams.

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

Job description

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Nurse to join our Primary Care and Mental Health team at HMP Preston, a category B Prison located in Preston.

HMP Preston is a remand male prison age from 18 + and a capacity of 680.

The Night Nurse will be based in the healthcare department and will be assisting with emergency response and being part of the Primary Care Team.  Please keep in mind as a night nurse there will be a requirement to do a day shift on rotation for ongoing professional development and support every 3 - 6 months.

As part of your induction the first 4 weeks will be days and once this is completed you will then go on to your permeant night rota.     Hours:

  • Monday - Sunday - 37.5 hours per week
  • 8.15pm - 7.45am - Nights Only
  • 7 nights on - 7 nights on

Salary:

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary between £34,428 - £41,659 per annum FTE - depending on experience.

How will we support you?

Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course

Competency framework

Regional and national career development opportunities

Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs

Support from the wider team

Candidates 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.

About us

The 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 nurse Adult NMC
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
  • A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
  • Excellent communication skills

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.

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