Unlock Your Best Work Life + Make a Real Difference
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Public Health Nurse to join our dedicated team at HMP Altcourse, a Category B prison located in the Fazakerley area of Liverpool.
This is a rotational RGN role within a busy remand prison environment. You’ll play a vital part in our healthcare service, taking on responsibilities such as medication administration, triage, and emergency care, alongside your work as a Public Health Nurse. This role provides exposure to a wide range of healthcare areas and offers the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
Hours
- Full-time: 37.5 hours per week
- Rotational shifts including weekends, nights, and bank holidays
- Example shifts: 07:00–20:00, 08:00–21:00, 09:00–22:00, 19:45–07:30
Salary
- Up to £40,211 per annum FTE (dependent on experience)
How We’ll Support You
We want you to thrive in your role, so we offer:
- Comprehensive induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
- A structured competency framework
- Access to regional and national career development pathways
- A bespoke Learning Management System tailored to your learning needs
- Ongoing support from a strong, experienced team
Please note: Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role, offers of employment are subject to additional vetting and security checks.
Main Duties of the Job
As a Public Health Nurse, you’ll take on a variety of responsibilities, including:
- Working across Public Health, triage, and medication administration
- Leading prevention, promotion, and protection initiatives within the prison community
- Delivering health promotion activities, proactive clinics, and awareness campaigns
- Providing health promotion and disease prevention advice
- Conducting IPC audits and delivering on-site training
- Supporting the delivery of national screening programmes, health checks, and consistent public health reporting
Benefits We Offer
We don’t just offer you a job, we invest in your growth and wellbeing. Benefits include:
- Company pension scheme
- 25 days annual leave (increasing up to 28 with service), plus public bank holidays
- Wide-ranging wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
- Discounts on shopping and leisure activities
- Support for your professional development
- Excellent long-term career prospects
- 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support services
