Primary Care Nursing Associate

Job summary
CNWL is a Top Employer Award Winner, delivering high-quality healthcare to diverse communities across London and beyond. We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Primary Care Nursing Associate to join our supportive Health & Justice team at HMP Bronzefield .

This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of people in secure settings, helping to improve health outcomes, promote wellbeing and reduce health inequalities. Working within our prison healthcare service, you will be part of a forward-thinking multidisciplinary team providing high-quality care across a 7-day service.

Guided by our motto, "Caring, Not Judging," we work alongside the criminal justice system and partner agencies to deliver responsive, person-centred primary care and mental health services that support recovery, rehabilitation and social inclusion.

Join an award-winning team where your skills, compassion and expertise can have a lasting impact.

Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible in assisting in the delivery of healthcare services to the prison population. Supported by registered nursing staff within healthcare, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focussing on supporting patients to be healthy; monitoring of long term conditions, health promotion and screening and responding to emergencies. They will work collaboratively with the Healthcare Team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of Local and national Policies and Procedures.

The post holder will be expected to undertake the following (training will be given):

• Respond to medical emergencies and general alarms
• Administer medication as agreed within areas of competence and under the direction of a qualified nurse and act as 'second signatory' as required
• Wound care
• Vital observations and diagnostics e.g. blood pressure, pulse, SATs, blood glucose monitoring
• ECG recording
• Venepuncture
• Assist with minor surgery
• Near patient testing e.g. INR monitoring
• Health promotion advice
• Secondary health screening
• Assisting with sexual health prevention, screening and treatment clinics
• Providing additional support for patients with specific needs, e.g. the disabled and the elderly
• Assist with the activities of daily living and development of care plans for prisoners with physical and mental health needs.

About us
Why Join Our Team?
At CNWL, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing, development and career progression. You'll benefit from regular supervision, personalised development plans, specialist training opportunities, preceptorship programmes and revalidation support, helping you achieve your professional goals.

We value and celebrate our staff through initiatives such as our Hidden Gem Awards and annual staff recognition events. You'll also have access to a wide range of health and wellbeing services, ensuring you feel supported both at work and beyond.

Through MyTrustBenefits, you and your family can access over 1,400 discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment and dining, alongside free online learning resources to support your personal and professional development.

Staff based at our Surrey sites enjoy additional benefits, including free onsite parking and complimentary access to onsite leisure facilities, making it easier to stay active, prioritise wellbeing and save money.

Join an award-winning organisation where you'll feel valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.

Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Principal Duties:

• Work as part of the multidisciplinary team participating in procedures and duties in accordance with agreed standards relevant to role
• Participate in the assessment process of care needs and implementation of programmes of holistic care within set standards
• Ensure privacy and dignity is maintained
• Support the promotion of health and wellbeing of clients
• Undertake clinical interventions as delegated by a registered nurse or senior team member
• Maintain close liaison with the senior team member, who is responsible for the workload
• Maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records both written and electronic in accordance with NMC Guidance for record keeping and CNWL Policy
• Assist with clerical and administrative duties as required
• Work in co-operation and partnership with all other professionals and agencies involved in care of the patient
• Aware of and act upon, where necessary, the procedures in place to protect vulnerable individuals
• Take responsibility within own competencies for supporting all aspects of infection prevention and control
• Undertake such duties as may be reasonably required from time to time, as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet the needs of patients with specified long term conditions by providing quality evidence based care
• Assist with stock control and equipment checking (all clinical areas and emergency bags)

Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential

• Good general education to A Level or GCSE standard or equivalent
• UK NMC PIN
• 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

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

Attitudes, aptitudes & personal characteristics
Essential

• Willingness to learn and develop; recognises the need for flexibility
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Address
HMP/YOI Bronzefield
Woodthorpe Road
Ashford, Middlesex
TW15 3JZ
United Kingdom

Employer's website
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Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Interim Head of Healthcare
David Wilkinson
View email address on meeveem.com

Details
Date posted
01 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£29,812 to £32,715 a year
per annum inc HCAS (pro rata if P/T)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
333-D-HJ-2054-A
Job locations
HMP/YOI Bronzefield
Woodthorpe Road
Ashford, Middlesex
TW15 3JZ
United Kingdom

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