Band 6 Mental Health Nurse - Prison Cleared

TN United Kingdom; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Band 6 Mental Health Nurse to join their dedicated healthcare team in a secure environment. This temporary role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the rehabilitation of young offenders, providing high-quality mental health care to a vulnerable population. As a vital member of the multidisciplinary team, you will manage complex cases, conduct thorough assessments, and ensure continuity of care while adhering to prison protocols. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health within a challenging setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in secure environments and working with offenders.
• Strong risk management and clinical reasoning skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive mental health assessments and interventions for inmates.
• Manage complex and high-risk cases in line with prison protocols.

Skills

Risk Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Mental Health Care

Clinical Reasoning

Education

NMC Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)

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Band 6 Mental Health Nurse - Prison Cleared, West Midlands

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West Midlands, United Kingdom

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Band 6 Staff Nurse (RMN) to join the dedicated healthcare team at one of the Trust in Midlands. This is a temporary role for approximately 12 weeks , providing an opportunity to contribute to the wellbeing and rehabilitation of young offenders within a secure environment.

Job Description:

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Band 6 RMN with Prison clearance and a strong understanding of working in secure settings. You will be responsible for providing high-quality care to the inmate population, managing a caseload of individuals with complex mental health needs. This role requires expertise in risk assessment, crisis intervention, and the ability to work autonomously within a challenging environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering comprehensive mental health assessments and interventions for inmates.
• Managing complex and high-risk cases in line with prison protocols.
• Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) including prison staff, psychologists, and social workers to ensure continuity of care.
• Contributing to the safe management and rehabilitation of inmates with mental health conditions.
• Adhering to safeguarding policies and maintaining the security of the institution.

Requirements:

• NMC registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN).
• Prison clearance is essential.
• Experience in secure environments and working with offenders.
• Strong risk management and clinical reasoning skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and within an MDT.
• Newly qualified and Band 5 RMNs will not be considered due to the nature of the role.

This is a unique opportunity for an experienced RMN to make a positive impact in a prison setting, providing vital mental health care to vulnerable individuals.

Please reply with your updated CV and reference number BS//RMN1.