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Night NurseNHS

Liverpool, L9 7LH Permanent £34,428 to £41,659
Posted 1 October 2026 Closing date 14 October 2026
Fazakerley Rail Station (0.6 miles, direct) Starr Gate (Blackpool Tramway) (22.4 miles, direct) Bootle Bus Station (2.4 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 team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country, so there's lots going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no 2 days are ever the same!

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   You will work day shifts for the first three months as part of your induction before moving to your permanent night-shift rota. As a night nurse, you will also be required to complete one week of day shifts every three months for ongoing professional development and support   Hours:

  • Monday - Sunday
  • 7.45pm - 7.15am - Nights Only
  • 7 nights on - 7 nights on

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,428 - £41,658 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 Night Nurse, your responsibilities will vary. You will

  • 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.
  • Contribute to our nursing strategy and vision to; 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, as defined throughout our bespoke Health in Justice competency framework

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 team at HMP Altcourse a category B Prison located in Fazakerley, Liverpool

HMP Altcourse is the busiest remand prison in the country, so there's lots going on in this exciting, varied role, where you will gain valuable experience, and no 2 days are ever the same!

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   You will work day shifts for the first three months as part of your induction before moving to your permanent night-shift rota. As a night nurse, you will also be required to complete one week of day shifts every three months for ongoing professional development and support   Hours:

  • Monday - Sunday
  • 7.45pm - 7.15am - Nights Only
  • 7 nights on - 7 nights on

Salary

This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,428 - £41,658 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 they 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.

  • Registered nurse Adult
  • Current professional qualification (NMC)
  • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
  • Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
  • A non-judgmental and compassionate approach
  • Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards

Although not essential ideal applicants would have experience in a hospital, community or prison environment.

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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