Early Days in Custody Practitioner
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Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice Early Days in Custody Practitioner
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Practitioner to join our 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!
As a Early days in Custody Nurse you will focuses on the admission and reception of new arrivals, including initial screening assessments, referrals, and identifying substance misuse needs.HMP Altcourse offers:
- Onsite parking
- Career & development opportunities
Hours:
- Monday - Sunday service
- 37.5 hours per week
- Various shift patters between 7am - 10pm
- Nights 7.45pm - 7.15am
- 1 weekend in 2/3
- Rota's are done 2 months in advance
- Very occasional nights
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,428 - £41,658 per annum FTE which will be pro rota - 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 Early Days in Custody Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will
- As the Early Days in Custody Practitioner (Adult Nurse or Paramedic) your responsibilities will include ensuring patients have medical plans of care, assessing patients and carrying out relevant clinical investigations during their arrival, along with arranging follow-up appointments for them whilst offering advice and giving information.
- You must be able to clinically evaluate and ensure the safe transfer of patients to acute hospitals if needed, as well as ensuring that plans of care are understood by the patient and the prison as appropriate. You will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills in clinical decision making
- As part of your role you will support in undertaking audits and governance.
- You will provide healthcare to patients on site in the healthcare unit and locations across the prison. This will include some emergency care such as suturing, providing emergency response to undertaking dressings and performing a primary care function
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
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.
Qualifications required:
- Registered nurse Adult NMC
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development
- Understanding of the complexities of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency working
- Understanding of clinical governance, health and safety, QOF, EBP and national standards
- Understanding of audit and datix
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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Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,428 to £41,659 a year £34,428 - £41,659 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15751-1
Job locations
Brookfield Drive
Liverpool
Fazakerley
L9 7LH
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Practitioner to join our 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!
As a Early days in Custody Nurse you will focuses on the admission and reception of new arrivals, including initial screening assessments, referrals, and identifying substance misuse needs.HMP Altcourse offers:
- Onsite parking
- Career & development opportunities
Hours:
- Monday - Sunday service
- 37.5 hours per week
- Various shift patters between 7am - 10pm
- Nights 7.45pm - 7.15am
- 1 weekend in 2/3
- Rota's are done 2 months in advance
- Very occasional nights
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,428 - £41,658 per annum FTE which will be pro rota - 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE
+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE
We have an exciting opportunity for a Early Days in Custody Practitioner to join our 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!
As a Early days in Custody Nurse you will focuses on the admission and reception of new arrivals, including initial screening assessments, referrals, and identifying substance misuse needs.HMP Altcourse offers:
- Onsite parking
- Career & development opportunities
Hours:
- Monday - Sunday service
- 37.5 hours per week
- Various shift patters between 7am - 10pm
- Nights 7.45pm - 7.15am
- 1 weekend in 2/3
- Rota's are done 2 months in advance
- Very occasional nights
Salary
This position is full time, youll receive an annual salary up to £34,428 - £41,658 per annum FTE which will be pro rota - 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.
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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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
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
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
Brookfield Drive
Liverpool
Fazakerley
L9 7LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Practice Plus Group - Health in Justice
Address
Brookfield Drive
Liverpool
Fazakerley
L9 7LH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://practiceplushij.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Amy Samra
07974375050
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£34,428 to £41,659 a year £34,428 - £41,659 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
15751-1
Job locations
Brookfield Drive
Liverpool
Fazakerley
L9 7LH
United Kingdom
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