Advanced Clinical Practitioner

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Mental Health Team at HMP Garth

HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will have experience working within Mental Health and Primary Care. You will hold a Masters degree in Advanced Practice and be an independent prescriber.

You will be based within the healthcare department and will also be required to work on the prison wings.

HMP Garth Offers:

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 8am - 4pm

Salary

This position is permanent and you will receive an annual salary of between £59,677 - £66,792 per annum 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 Advanced Clinical Practitioner, your responsibilities will vary. You will

• Demonstrate judgement in assessing and managing wide ranging and complex patient problems
• Provide clinical leadership for the mental health team, This multi-disciplinary team is made up of a variety of registered and non-registered professionals including; mental health, and substance misuse practitioners
• You will act as a role model ensuring professional appearance and maintaining professional standards at all times
• Supporting senior clinicians on site you will be part of the daily leadership team, providing clinical input for all patients
• As a clinical expert in your field, you will work with the team to ensure; patient safety, the management of complex cases and ensure the most up to date treatment methodology is applied to patient care.

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

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 we 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:

• Mental Health with current NMC
• Independent/supplementary prescriber qualification
• MSc in Advanced Practice
• Experience working autonomously as an advanced clinical practitioner following best practice guidance

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: 17 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience £59,677 - £66,792 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 14776-8
• Job locations: Garth Prison, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland, Lancashire, PR26 8NE, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Advanced Nurse Practitioner to join our Mental Health Team at HMP Garth

HMP Garth has a capacity of around 800 males and is a category B Prison located in Lancashire.

The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will have experience working within Mental Health and Primary Care. You will hold a Masters degree in Advanced Practice and be an independent prescriber.

You will be based within the healthcare department and will also be required to work on the prison wings.

HMP Garth Offers:

• Onsite parking
• Access to onsite gym
• Careers and development opportunities

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 8am - 4pm

Salary

This position is permanent and you will receive an annual salary of between £59,677 - £66,792 per annum 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