Secure environments

There has never been a better time to work within the Health in Justice sector as a healthcare professional. We have numerous exciting and varied job opportunities within secure environments and immigration removal centres (IRCs) across the UK.

HiJ clinical placements

Healthcare in prisons and immigration removal centres

We believe in putting the patient first, regardless of the environment or their history. That’s why we deliver quality healthcare in some of the most challenging environments – for those in secure environments. Working in secure environments offers a diverse and collaborative career in healthcare.

Practice Plus Group have dedicated healthcare teams working in prisons and immigration removal centres (IRCs) across the country who are passionate about helping those in secure environments to develop lasting, positive health and wellbeing.

In a matter of a few years, we have grown our Health in Justice service line to over 45 prisons and IRCs. Today we provide all forms of care, from primary and nursing care, to sexual health, mental health and substance misuse services, and on any one day we’re responsible for the healthcare of over 41,000 patients.

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Why work in Health in Justice at Practice Plus Group: Teamwork and culture

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Why work in Health in Justice at Practice Plus Group: Working environment

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Why work in Health in Justice at Practice Plus Group: Career progression

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Ross Dowsett Chief Operating Officer
Ross Dowsett
Chief Operating Officer

“At Practice Plus Group, we currently deliver more than 70 different healthcare services across the UK with many of these services being rated ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

Our healthcare services include hospitals and surgical centres and we are proud to be the UK’s leading independent provider of healthcare services in over 45 prisons and immigration removal centres (IRCs), providing healthcare to over 41,000 patients. We also lead the way in the design and delivery of Integrated Urgent Care“.

Practice Plus Group’s Health in Justice services at a glance:

Collaboration is the key to success, and we partner with commissioning bodies to assess the needs of each establishment. We then work with prison and IRC staff to deliver improved outcomes, reduced waiting times and the very best frontline healthcare for those in secure environments.

We’re proud of our track record in improving the long-term health of our patients in secure environments and lowering the rates of emergency hospital admissions.

Our workforce is pivotal to our ability to support our patients and continue to provide healthcare to our patients, therefore we are continuing to recruit for the below key worker roles in our sites across England:

Find out more about nursing in prisons.

Health in Justice careers eLearning programme

An eLearning programme about career options within health and justice settings has been developed by Health Education England eLearning for healthcare (HEE elfh) and the NHS England health and justice team. The programme is aimed at anyone interested in exploring the services and career opportunities within the sector.

Current vacancies

Job title Location Contract type Schedule type Closing date
MSK Physiotherapist – HMP Altcourse HMP Altcourse Prison Healthcare Permanent 31 Oct 2024
MSK Physiotherapist – The Mount HMP The Mount Prison Healthcare Permanent 31 Oct 2024
Podiatrist – HMP Risley & HMP Thorn Cross HMP Risley Prison Healthcare Permanent 31 Oct 2024
Podiatrist – HMP Altcourse HMP Altcourse Prison Healthcare Permanent 31 Oct 2024
Podiatrist – HMP Bullingdon Thames Valley HMP Bullingdon Prison Healthcare Permanent 31 Oct 2024
MSK Physiotherapist West Midlands HMP Oakwood Prison Healthcare Permanent 31 Oct 2024
Senior Substance Misuse Nurse HMP Millsike Prison Healthcare Permanent 11 Oct 2024
Administrator HMP Millsike Prison Healthcare Permanent 11 Oct 2024
Pharmacy Technician HMP Millsike Prison Healthcare Permanent 11 Oct 2024
Business Manager HMP Millsike Prison Healthcare Permanent 11 Oct 2024
Porter HMP Millsike Prison Healthcare Permanent 11 Oct 2024
Recovery Worker HMP Millsike Prison Healthcare Permanent 11 Oct 2024
Patient Engagement Lead HMP Millsike Prison Healthcare Permanent 11 Oct 2024
Deputy Head of Healthcare HMP Millsike Prison Healthcare Permanent 11 Oct 2024
Respiratory Specialist Nurse London Regional Prison Healthcare Permanent 9 Oct 2024
Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist Gatwick IRC Prison Healthcare Permanent 8 Oct 2024
Clinical/Forensic or Counselling Psychologist Gatwick IRC Prison Healthcare Permanent 8 Oct 2024
General Practitioner HMP IOW Prison Healthcare Permanent 8 Oct 2024
General Practitioner London HMP Wormwood Scrubs Prison Healthcare Permanent 8 Oct 2024
Substance Recovery Hub Non-Medical Prescriber / Trainee West Midlands Regional Prison Healthcare Permanent 4 Oct 2024
Paramedic London HMP Wormwood Scrubs Prison Healthcare Permanent 3 Oct 2024
Senior Mental Health Nurse HMP Onley Prison Healthcare Permanent 3 Oct 2024
Mental Health Nurse Suffolk HMP Highpoint Prison Healthcare Permanent 3 Oct 2024
Clinical Pharmacist London HMP Wormwood Scrubs Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Consultant Psychiatrist HMP The Mount Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Clinical/ Forensic or Counselling Psychologist HMP Thameside Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Hospital Liaison Administrator West Midlands HMP Stafford Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Administrator West Midlands HMP Stafford Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Healthcare Assistant HMP Bure Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Patient Engagement Lead West Midlands HMYOI Werrington Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Administrator – Patient Experience West Midlands HMP Long Lartin Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Healthcare Assistant West Midlands HMP YOI Brinsford Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Pharmacy Assistant HMP Leicester Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Healthcare Assistant HMP Stocken Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Assistant Psychologist HMP Stocken Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Pharmacy Assistant HMP Five Wells Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Patient Engagement Practitioner Suffolk HMP YOI Warren Hill Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Porter Suffolk HMP Hollesley Bay Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Bank Pharmacy Assistant West Midlands HMP Hewell Prison Healthcare Casual/Bank 2 Oct 2024
Administrator Suffolk HMP Hollesley Bay Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Paramedic West Midlands HMP Oakwood Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Night Senior Mental Health Nurse HMP Lewes Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Pharmacy Assistant Suffolk HMP Hollesley Bay Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Paramedic HMP Dovegate Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Bank Mental Health Support Worker Suffolk HMP Highpoint Prison Healthcare Casual/Bank 2 Oct 2024
Healthcare Assistant (Bank) Suffolk HMP Hollesley Bay Prison Healthcare Casual/Bank 2 Oct 2024
Healthcare Assistant HMP The Mount Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Healthcare Assistant Suffolk HMP Highpoint Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Healthcare Assistant (Nights) West Midlands HMP Oakwood Prison Healthcare Permanent 2 Oct 2024
Bank Pharmacy Assistant HMP Wayland Prison Healthcare Casual/Bank 2 Oct 2024

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