Registered General Nurse (RGN) - Band 5 Equivalent

Location: Oxford, UK (Secure Immigration Facility)

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Bank

Shift Pattern: Please note the role will include night shifts as part of the rota.

Salary: NHS Band 5 Equivalent

Are you an experienced or newly qualified RGN looking to make a real impact in a unique and rewarding setting? We're launching a brand-new healthcare service in a secure immigration facility in Oxford, UK, and we're looking for passionate nurses to join us from the very beginning.

You'll help shape and deliver a high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred healthcare service from the ground up - ensuring residents receive care equivalent to that in the community.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will:

• Deliver primary care, health assessments, and triage services
• Manage and treat minor illnesses and injuries
• Carry out medication rounds, including controlled drug administration
• Support emergency responses within the facility
• Provide care for long-term conditions and undertake health promotion activities
• Take a lead role in a specific area of healthcare (e.g. wound care, chronic disease, etc.)
• Collaborate with internal specialists and external partners (e.g. mental health, dental, pharmacy, etc.)

Essential:

• Registered Adult Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration (no restrictions)
• Demonstrable commitment to continued professional development (CPD)
• Excellent communication, clinical decision-making, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work autonomously and under pressure
• A values-driven approach aligned with:
• Compassion
• Assurance (evidence-based care)
• Respect (for diverse cultures and beliefs)
• Equity (fair access to care for all)

Desirable:

• Experience in secure environments or primary care settings
• Training/experience in substance misuse or complex wound care
• Mentorship qualification and/or experience supervising junior staff
• Competency in triage, venepuncture, and chronic condition management

• This role is based in a secure facility and includes night shifts on a rota basis
• Full induction and training provided before service go-live
• Applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the last 5 years
• Successful candidates must pass an Enhanced DBS check and obtain Counter Terrorism Clearance (CTC)

• Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider with strong values and a supportive team culture
• Be part of a new and innovative service committed to high clinical standards
• Excellent career development and ongoing CPD opportunities
• Contribute to the health and dignity of a vulnerable population

Be at the forefront of a new healthcare chapter in Oxford.

Whether you're looking for a fresh challenge, a meaningful role, or a supportive team to grow with - we want to hear from you.