About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join H&F Partnership as a Probation Services Nurse to deliver healthcare interventions in probation settings, helping to address health inequalities and improve outcomes for individuals involved in the criminal justice system. The role involves conducting health assessments, providing health education, identifying unmet healthcare needs, and coordinating referrals to relevant services.
INTERVIEWING will commence from 20th July 2026.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Probation Office Nurse.
act as main health contact for patients on the probation caseload.complete an initial health screening assessment/template.complete ADHD screening assessment where necessary.ensure patients are supported and appropriately signposted to relevant primary care services.develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, helping prevent adverse effects on their health.oversee chronic disease clinics, delivering care as required and referring patients to secondary/specialist services where appropriate.maintain accurate clinical records in line with current legislation and professional standards.ensure Read codes are used effectively.support the appropriate maintenance and effective use of chronic disease registers.act as a chaperone where required.prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.liaise with external services and agencies to ensure patients, including vulnerable patients, are appropriately supported.delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks remain within the individuals scope of competence.understand practice and local policies relating to substance misuse and addictive behaviours, referring patients appropriately.deliver opportunistic health promotion.
About us
H&F Partnership is a large GP Partnership and a single organisation PCN. Formed in 2016 from the merger of 3 practices, it now extends to five sites, 31 GP Partners and 70000 patients in Hammersmith and Fulham. Our aims are to provide excellent patient care, education across all disciplines of professionals in Primary care (medical students, nurses, pharmacists and others) and primary and applied research and evaluation of new integrated systems of delivering care.
We are absolutely committed to ensuring that our patients have the best possible experience within our PCN. We are looking for people who are committed to delivering excellent patient care, whatever their role, and who take pride in what they do. We place a high value on treating all patients, customers and colleagues with respect and dignity, and seek people who strive for excellence and innovation in all that they do.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Probation Office Nurse.
act as main health contact for patients on the probation caseload. complete an initial health screening assessment/template. complete ADHD screening assessment where necessary. ensure patients are supported and appropriately signposted to relevant primary care services. develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes. identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, helping prevent adverse effects on their health. oversee chronic disease clinics, delivering care as required and referring patients to secondary/specialist services where appropriate. maintain accurate clinical records in line with current legislation and professional standards. ensure Read codes are used effectively. support the appropriate maintenance and effective use of chronic disease registers. act as a chaperone where required. prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately. recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs. liaise with external services and agencies to ensure patients, including vulnerable patients, are appropriately supported. delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and that tasks remain within the individuals scope of competence. understand practice and local policies relating to substance misuse and addictive behaviours, referring patients appropriately. deliver opportunistic health promotion. This list is not exhaustiveConfidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their careers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identifiedEquality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional Development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in a 6-monthly individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize peoples needs for alternativeContribution to the Implementation of Services
The post-holder will:
Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*Registered Nurse (Adult) with valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) *Degree in Nursing (or equivalent qualification)
Desirable
Post graduate diploma or degree in Chronic Disease Management
Experience Essential
*Minimum 1 to 2 years post-registration clinical experience. *Experience working within Primary Care PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JD AND PS FOR FULL CRITERIA
Desirable
*Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse treating vulnerable patients e.g. those experiencing homelessness and rough PLEASE SEE ATTACHED JD AND PS FOR FULL CRITERIA
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 H&F Partnership
Address H&F Partnership
North End Road
London
W14 9PR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.northendmedicalcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)