BANK Mental Health Nurse

NHS; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Bank Mental Health Nurse for their team at HMP Kirkham in Preston. In this role, you will support and coordinate a small team, manage patient care, and promote best practices in mental health. Ideal candidates will have a qualified Mental Health Nurse status, evidence of professional development, and experience in handling complex mental health conditions. The role offers a flexible working pattern with competitive pay and numerous benefits including on-site parking and gym access.

Benefits

On-site parking

Staff gym access

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance helpline

Qualifications

• Experience of face-to-face work with patients who have complex mental health conditions.
• Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse.
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi-disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess and treat distressed patients.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and liaise with prescribers.
• Provide advice, support and information to individuals managing a caseload.

Education

Qualified Mental Health Nurse – NMC registration

Evidence of continued professional development

Job description

Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Mental Health Nurse to join our Mental Health team at HMP Kirkham, a category‑D prison located in Kirkham, Preston. The nurse will support and coordinate a small team by managing planning, overseeing coordination and supporting junior team members. The prison has its own Healthcare department where you will be based, and the primary care team consists of 10 staff members. HMP Kirkham has a capacity of 700 males.

Bank Details

• Bank hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 – 16:00
• Bank hourly rate: Weekdays £23.83 per hour
• Contract: Bank, 1-year duration
• Working pattern: Flexible

Responsibilities

• Work within a multi‑disciplinary team carrying out comprehensive assessments, initiating and reviewing care plans, and developing treatment options.
• Undertake medication rounds and assess and treat patients who may have undergone traumatic experiences and may be distressed.
• Assess patients’ health needs using an evidence‑based framework and be able to risk assess, using sound clinical knowledge.
• Provide advice, support and information to individuals and manage a caseload of patients.
• Deliver non‑judgemental care that makes a real difference.
• Monitor therapeutic responses to medication and potential side effects, liaising with prescribers as required.
• Inspire excellence by forging strong links with partners and stakeholders.
• Promote best practice, clinical supervision and evidence‑based care.
• Share knowledge, skills and expertise to ensure safe care, build strong multi‑disciplinary teams and support each other to do a great job.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Mental Health Nurse – NMC registration.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Experience of face‑to‑face work with patients who have complex mental health conditions.
• Experience of psychosocial interventions, group work and awareness of substance misuse.
• Experience in a hospital, community or prison environment is desirable.

Benefits & Support

• On‑site parking.
• Staff gym access.
• On‑site farm shop and café.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Bespoke induction, including our "Introducing Health in Justice" training course.
• Competency framework.
• Regional and national career development opportunities.
• Access to a bespoke Learning Management System for learning needs.
• Support from the wider team.
• Discounts on shopping and leisure activities.
• 24/7 employee assistance helpline and financial assistance when needed.

Legal & Compliance

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

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be required.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website.

About Us

The Health in Justice team at Practice Plus Group makes a real difference across more than 53 prisons, young offenders and immigration removal centres. We are the UK’s leading independent provider of NHS services to over 40,000 patients in secure environments, always putting their needs first, regardless of their background.

Practice Plus Group’s purpose is to "Unlock your best work life" and we stand by our core values:

• We treat patients and each other as we would like to be treated.
• We act with integrity.
• We embrace diversity.
• We strive to do things better together.

Location & Contact

HMP Kirkham
Freckleton Rd, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2RN

Employer

Practice Plus Group
HMP Kirkham, Freckleton Rd, Kirkham, Preston, PR4 2RN
Website: https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/