Job Summary
About the role
We are seeking motivated and compassionate Band 4 Nursing Associates to join our new Women’s Health Hubs (WHH) based within our female surrey prisons. These nurse-led hubs are being developed to provide accessible, trauma-informed and patient-centred care to women in custody, addressing a broad spectrum of women’s health needs.
This role will be based at HMP Send and HMP Downview
Women in prison often face complex physical and mental health challenges, including higher rates of trauma, self-harm, substance misuse, and reproductive health issues. Young adults and marginalised groups are particularly affected by gaps in consistent health education and support. As part of the WHH team, you will play a crucial role in helping to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for this population.
Main duties of the job
About you
We are looking for Nursing Associates who are:
- Qualified and registered with the NMC as a Nursing Associate
- Passionate about women’s health and reducing health inequalities
- Able to work within a trauma-informed and person-centred framework
- Skilled at engaging with women from diverse backgrounds, including those with complex health and social needs
- Confident in delivering health promotion and education sessions
- Flexible, compassionate, and committed to teamwork in a challenging environment
About us
What we offer
- The opportunity to be part of an innovative, nurse-led service designed to improve health outcomes for women in prison
- Supportive team environment with access to supervision and professional development and training through our clinical leadership career pathway
- A chance to make a real difference to women in custody
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
- Nursing Associate qualification and NMC registration
- Evidence of personal development in previous employment
- NVQ 2 medication administration qualification
Desirable
- Care certificate or equivalent
Previous Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant work experience
Desirable
- Experience of working within a secure environment
Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics
Essential
- Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
- Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to communicate in a variety of settings with patients of varying levels of understanding
- Able to present factual information and refer questions to others where appropriate
- Able to deal with sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Basic working knowledge of IT and emails
- Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in the Healthcare setting
- Willingness to undertake further training in areas such as patient personal care, phlebotomy and wound care assessment
Other
Essential
- Ability to promote anti-discriminatory and anti-racist practices
- Ability to promote and work in line with the working model of a 7 day a week service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 11 February 2026
