Band 6 RMN – Prison Services

Athona Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Athona Limited is recruiting a Band 6 RMN to work at HMP Isle of Wight in a full-time locum role. The position operates in a secure healthcare setting with standard daytime hours and clear pay scales by day of the week.

You will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver focused mental health care, maintain accurate records, and support inmate wellbeing in a controlled environment. Immediate start for an initial 3-month placement with renewals every 4 weeks.

Qualifications

• Registered RMN with the NMC.
• Experience in mental health or secure/forensic settings.
• Prison clearance and eligibility to work in a prison setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality mental health care within a prison environment.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support inmate wellbeing.
• Ensure accurate documentation, risk assessment, and safety procedures.

Skills

RMN

Mental health nursing

Prison/forensic experience

NMC registration

Job description

Job Title: Band 6 RMN – HMP Isle of Wight
Specialty: Mental Health Nursing (Prison Services)
Band / Grade: Band 6
Location: HMP Isle of Wight, Parkhurst Road, Newport, IOW, PO30 5RS
Salary: £27.00 – £41.00 per hour (depending on shift)

Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) to work with HMP Isle of Wight. This full‑time locum position is based within a secure prison healthcare environment, with proposed working hours of 08:00–16:00 or 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday.

The role is set to begin immediately and will last for an initial 3-month placement, renewing every 4 weeks. The position offers an hourly rate of £27.00 (Weekdays), £34.00 (Saturdays), and £41.00 (Sundays). Please note that this position is inside IR35.

What sets this role apart is the opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team within a secure setting, supporting individuals’ mental health and wellbeing while benefitting from competitive pay rates and consistent working hours.

To be eligible, you must have current NMC registration, prison clearance, and relevant experience working in mental health or secure/forensic settings.