Spectrum Community Health
Bank Registered Nurse - HMP YOI Deerbolt

The closing date is 26 November 2026

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: 12 November 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-B
Job locations: HMPYOI Deerbolt, Bowes Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG, United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on working here at HMPYOI Deerbolt, please see attached job description/person specification and recruitment pack.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse Level 1 - Adult / General/Mental Health

Desirable

• Mentorship / supervision/teaching / assessing experience/ training

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Knowledge of current healthcare issues
• Knowledge of clinical governance audit, risk management and quality agenda
• Competent in clinical practice e.g., phlebotomy, ECG monitoring
• Worked in a complex environment managing deteriorating patients
• Understanding and application of confidentiality

Desirable

• Experience of working within a Health & Justice environment.
• Experience of health needs assessment/Triage
• Experience in working in general practice
• Management / Minor Injuries
• Experience of using SystmOne or willing to undertake training

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: Spectrum Community Health CIC
Address: HMPYOI Deerbolt, Bowes Road, Barnard Castle, DL12 9BG, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://spectrum-cic.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Primary Care Team Manager, Susan Mason, susan.mason2@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk, 01833633438

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