Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
6 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of current healthcare issues
- Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
- Knowledge and Experience
Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
- Knowledge and Experience
Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
- Knowledge and Experience
Understanding and application of confidentiality
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience in working in general practice
- Knowledge and Experience
Management / Minor Injuries
- Knowledge and Experience
Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training
Job summary
Are you a motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse looking for flexible and rewarding work?
We are looking for enthusiastic Bank Registered Nurses to join our healthcare team at HMP/YOI Deerbolt. This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality, patient-centred healthcare within a unique and challenging environment.
As a Bank Nurse, you will support the delivery of a range of primary healthcare services, working closely with a multidisciplinary team to meet the diverse needs of our patients.
In return, you will gain valuable experience, develop your clinical skills and have the flexibility to choose shifts that suit your availability.
Join us and make a real difference every day.
See below for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Main duties of the job
Are you looking for flexible nursing work that makes a real difference?
Join our healthcare team at HMPYOI Deerbolt as a Bank Registered Nurse. You'll deliver high-quality, patient-centred care in a unique and rewarding environment, including health assessments, nurse-led clinics, medication administration, treatments and emergency response.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll have the opportunity to use and develop a wide range of clinical skills while making a positive difference to the lives of those in our care.
Flexible shifts. Varied experience. A rewarding role where every day can make a difference.
About us
The Health and Justice division of Spectrum Community Health plays a crucial role in positively impacting the lives of individuals within secure environments, sexual health services and short term holding facilities.
We offer an array of opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience.
We have an ambition to become a truly lived experience inclusive employer, changing how we approach staff experience and value personal stories our colleagues bring with them.
We welcome applications from everyone, including applicants with lived experience, those who belong to LGBTQIA+ Community and are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (or questioning), Intersex and Asexual, people with a disability, neurodivergent applicants and people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds.
Details
- Date posted: 02 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £17.13 to £20 an hour + enhancements for weekends, nights and bank holidays & WTD
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 847-RM-26-VB155
- Job locations: HMPYOI Deerbolt, Bowes Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
For more information on working here at HMPYOI Deerbolt, please see attached job description/person specification and recruitment pack.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Bank Registered Nurse - HMP YOI Deerbolt with Spectrum Community Health CIC in Barnard Castle, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £17.13 to £20 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.
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