Band 6 Prison RMN: Mental Health Nurse (Isle of Wight)

Medacs Healthcare; Carisbrooke; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Staff Nurse (Band 6 RMN) to support mental health interventions within the HMP Isle of White. The role requires managing a caseload of prisoners with mental illnesses, ensuring high nursing standards, and conducting risk assessments. Candidates must have prison clearance and ideally some prison experience. Accommodation is not provided, and the placement is expected to start as soon as possible for approximately 3 months.

Qualifications

• Essential prison clearance required.
• Experience working within a mental health framework.
• Ability to manage a caseload of patients in a prison environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload including assessments and care planning.
• Provide mental health interventions to service users.
• Ensure high standards in nursing procedures and treatments.
• Conduct risk assessments and provide guidance.

Skills

Prison nursing experience

Mental health interventions

Assessment and care planning

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

A healthcare staffing agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Staff Nurse (Band 6 RMN) to support mental health interventions within the HMP Isle of White. The role requires managing a caseload of prisoners with mental illnesses, ensuring high nursing standards, and conducting risk assessments. Candidates must have prison clearance and ideally some prison experience. Accommodation is not provided, and the placement is expected to start as soon as possible for approximately 3 months.