In our recent interview, Reb, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner at HMP Stafford, shares about his day as a healthcare professional working in a prison looks like and why he loves his job. He has been a nurse for 30 years. What my day looks like I start my day at 8am when I go through…
Read moreTransforming frailty care in prison healthcare: Christine’s Journey
As the Developmental Advanced Clinical Practitioner for the Clinical Hub within West Midlands prisons, Christine found her true calling. After 14 years as a prison nurse and serving as a Clinical Service Manager, Christine has stepped into a role with greater responsibility, overseeing the service across 10 sites in the region and helping frail prisoners…
Read moreIt’s all about team spirit and compassion at HMP Stafford
Working in a prison can seem tough and even a bit intimidating. However, if you take a closer look at our team at HMP Stafford, you’ll quickly realize there’s much more to it. The team at HMP Stafford, a category C men’s prison, has created a supportive workplace where everyone feels valued and rewarded. The…
Read moreTransforming Lives as a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse at a Prison: Natalie’s Journey
Natalie shares her journey as a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse at HMP New and Hall, how that shaped her career and helped her make a true difference in people’s lives. Where it all started Practice Plus Group has provided me with some incredible opportunities. My career began at HMP Wakefield six years ago as a…
Read moreA day in the life of an outpatient nurse
“Hi, I’m Jess and I’m an Outpatient Nurse at Devizes Hospital Surgical Centre. Last year I completed a Return to Nursing course at The University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol. I had been out of nursing for 11 years having chosen to be a stay at home mum with my two children….
Read moreTracie Ellis: Head of Healthcare, HMP Oakwood
For those with a nagging feeling that their first profession is not their forever career, Tracie Ellis’ story is a true inspiration – and now she is head of the healthcare team at one of the UK’s largest and busiest prisons. Tracie had spent 20 years working in HR when she was suddenly drawn back…
Read moreWhy I love my job as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
I qualified as a nurse in 1997 from Birmingham University and initially worked within the NHS in HIV/GU medicine.
Read moreA day in the life of an occupational therapist
A day in the life of an occupational therapist
Read moreGemma Birch: HCA and trainee nursing associate, HMP Oakwood
While many youngsters dream of training as a hairdresser, for Gemma Birch the reality did not deliver on the fulfilment she wanted from a career.
Read moreA day in the life of a prison physiotherapist
John talks us through a day in the life of a prison physiotherapist
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