Bank Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in England is seeking a Bank Mental Health Nurse for HMP Lewes. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care and support to patients. Candidates should be a qualified Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration. The position offers varying shifts at a rate of £23.00 per hour. Opportunities for career development and learning are provided, along with a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bespoke induction

Career development opportunities

Learning Management System access

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse with NMC registration.
• Evidence of Continued Professional Development is required.
• Skills in risk assessments and crisis management are essential.
• Experience with complex mental health conditions.
• Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary team to carry out assessments and care plans.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess/treat patients.
• Provide non-judgmental care and manage a caseload.
• Monitor therapeutic responses and liaise with prescribers.

Skills

Crisis management

Risk assessments

Psychosocial interventions

Group work

Substance misuse awareness

Education

Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration

Evidence of Continuing Professional Development

Job description

Job summary

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Nurse role at HMP Lewes to join our team. HMP Lewes is a category B male prison located near the centre of Lewes, a historic town just a 5-minute walk away.

Hours: Varying shift patterns, which can be 7 am - 7:30 pm (11.5-hour shift) or 8 am - 4 pm (7.5-hour shift).

Salary: Bank rate is £23.00 per hour.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have the legal right to work in the UK, and due to the nature of the role, offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.

Main duties of the job

• Work within a multidisciplinary team carrying out assessments, care plans, and developing treatment options
• Undertake medication rounds and assess/treat patients who may have experienced trauma and distress
• Assess health needs using evidence-based frameworks and risk assessments
• Provide advice, support, and manage a caseload of patients
• Deliver non-judgemental care that makes a difference
• Monitor therapeutic responses and liaise with prescribers regarding medication side effects
• Forge strong links with partners and stakeholders to promote best practice
• Share knowledge and skills within multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe care

If you're interested in career development, we offer various internal and external opportunities for growth and learning.

It doesn't stop there: We also offer discounts on shopping and leisure, support for professional growth, and 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial support.

About us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across over 53 prisons, young offenders, and immigration removal centres. We are the UK's leading independent provider of NHS services in secure environments, prioritizing patient needs above all.

Our purpose is to Unlock your best work life. Our core values include:

• Treat patients and colleagues with respect
• Act with integrity
• Embrace diversity
• Strive for continuous improvement together

We seek caring, compassionate, and driven professionals committed to fair and inclusive healthcare access for all.

Qualifications required

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse - NMC registration
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
• Skills in risk assessments and crisis management
• Experience working with patients with complex mental health conditions
• Experience with psychosocial interventions, group work, and substance misuse awareness

Experience in hospital, community, or prison environments is desirable but not essential.

Job description

Job responsibilities

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

+ MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO EVERY LIFE

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Nurse role at HMP Lewes to join our team. HMP Lewes is a category B male prison located near the centre of Lewes, a historic town just a 5-minute walk away.

Hours: Varying shift patterns, which can be 7 am - 7:30 pm (11.5-hour shift) or 8 am - 4 pm (7.5-hour shift).

Salary: Bank rate is £23.00 per hour.

How will we support you?

• Bespoke induction, including our Introducing Health in Justice training course
• Competency framework
• Regional and national career development opportunities
• Our bespoke Learning Management System to address your learning needs
• Support from the wider team

Candidates are required to have the legal right to work in the UK, and offers of employment will be subject to additional vetting and security checks.